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Different functions of the president and congress in passing legislation?
Congress passes the legislation while the president can sign or veto it.
Besides lawmaking what are the other functions of Congress?
The other functions are to advise and consent the president.
What can congress do to check the president if he wants to abolish the Department of Transportation and transfer its functions to the department of interior?
Congress can refuse his request
The lawmaking functions of the federal government are performed by who?
Executive functions of the Federal Government are performed by the President, otherwise known as the Executive Branch.
Should congress or the president have power in conducting foreign affairs?
I think that both Congress and the president should have power in conducting foreign affairs. Some powers are not listed in the Constitution but both the president and Congress should have some exclusive foreign policy powers.
Does the President make the rules for congress?
No- the president does not tell Congress how to conduct business. The president can call Congress back into session if there is some special issue he wants them to consider.
Can the president makes rules for the congress?
No, not generally. The President has no legal connection to Congress. A president whose party gets a big majority in Congress has a lot of say over Congress, but it is mo tly because of respect or of party demands. Every President has some power over Congress because of the veto and because of appointments, but when the Congress is from the opposing party, his power over them is rather limited.
Has the president ever been overridden by the congress?
I am not sure what you mean. Congress has overridden some presidential vetoes.
What can congress do to counteract the president and what can the president do to counteract congress?
President can veto congress can override veto if they have enough votes
Should congress or the president have more power in conducting foreign affairs?
I think that both Congress and the president should have power in conducting foreign affairs. Some powers are not listed in the Constitution but both the president and Congress should have some exclusive foreign policy powers.
What are the president's and congress' roles?
Congress has the task of passing the laws and the President is charged with carrying them out and enforcing them. Congress appropriates the federal funds and the president spends them. Congress sets the taxes and the president collects them.
How can a President check acts of Congress?
A President can veto an Act of Congress.
