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The Constitution assigns all war powers to the President?
The Constitution does not assign all war powers to the President. In order to prevent unnecessary wars, the Congress and President each have unique war powers. War is declared by Congress, but the President is Commander in Chief and makes decisions in the war.
What are several advantages of the president's informal powers?
To declare war, the President is supposed to get permission from Congress. But the President can order a "police action" that is equivalent to a war, without permission from Congress. This kills one of the "checks" Congress has over him.
Why was power given to congress?
Power was given to Congress in order to make sure that power was not concentrated on the President alone. Congressional power is a check on the president's power.
Does Congress raise taxes or the President by Executive Order if Congress doesn't his proposal?
Only Congress has the power to legislate taxes. Not even by executive order can a president do so.
Does the president have to approve all bills from congress?
No. If the bill is vetoed by the President the bill goes back the congress where in order for it to get passed two thirds of congress has to vote for it.
What power does the president of the US have during war?
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was a United States Congress join resolution providing that the President can send U.S. Armed Forces into action abroad only by authorization of Congress or if the United States is already under attack or serious threat. The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 day withdrawal period, without an authorization of the use of military force or a declaration of war. The resolution was passed by two-thirds of Congress, overriding a presidential veto.
What represents one of Congress's electoral powers?
Congress has electoral powers only if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral vote. In that case, the House elects the president by a special vote in which each state gets one vote. States that can not agree on a candidate would have to pass their vote, but a majority of the states must concur in order to end the voting and elect a new president. The senate elects the vice-president and a majority is required to elect.
How many congress override a president veto?
To override a President's veto Congress needs to have 2/3 or more of the vote.
When has the US president used his unchecked powers?
In our system of government, no president has entirely "unchecked" powers. In fact, our system is based on "checks and balances." For example, laws are made by congress, but a president can veto them. If you are asking whether President Obama has signed any executive orders, yes he has-- and so have most other presidents. But even an executive order can be challenged by congress, and then delayed, or even overturned, by the courts. Thus, I'm not sure it's accurate to say that Mr. Obama, or any president, has "unchecked power."
Can the president suspend congress?
No. The Congress derives its power from the Constitution, not from the president. The president and Congress are co-equal branches of the govenerment: the president cannot suspend the congress, and the Congress cannot suspsend the Presidency
What are some of the checks on the presidents power?
Legislative - Congress can override a Presidential veto, or refuse to declare war, or block funding for Federal programs; the Senate can refuse to confirm Presidential cabinet nominees or Federal judgesJudicial - the Supreme Court can find an executive order unconstitutional
What presidential act has the force of a law?
Executive Orders The President is the nations's chief executive and has inherent powers to issue executive orders. These orders carry out policies described in laws that have been passed by Congress. The orders have the force of law.
