the president has the power to check congress through thepower of vetoing legislation that comes to his desk.
vetoing.
Veto
This deals with the system of Checks & Balances. The President can "check the authority of Congress" by rejecting a unconstitutional law proposed by Congress. this process is called veto.The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill that the Congress has passed. Congress can check him if a 2/3 majority votes to override his veto.Also, the President can check Congress by using the media (the "bully pulpit") to set the agenda for Congress. Presidents also tend to have success with Congress proportional to their approval rating with the public. Thus, if a president has a high approval rating, it is likely that Congress will be willing to help him accomplish his goals.
Congress can impeach a president (accuse them of a crime), override the president's veto power, and reject his or her treaties.
By vetoing a bill
The president is held in check by the powers of Congress and the courts.
Veto
A President can veto an Act of Congress.
The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill
The president checks the actions of the legislative branch through vetoes on bills passed by Congress.
The president can veto bills.
He/she can veto any legislation that congress passes.
A president can veto a bill that is passed by Congress
This deals with the system of Checks & Balances. The President can "check the authority of Congress" by rejecting a unconstitutional law proposed by Congress. this process is called veto.The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill that the Congress has passed. Congress can check him if a 2/3 majority votes to override his veto.Also, the President can check Congress by using the media (the "bully pulpit") to set the agenda for Congress. Presidents also tend to have success with Congress proportional to their approval rating with the public. Thus, if a president has a high approval rating, it is likely that Congress will be willing to help him accomplish his goals.
The President's check on the Judicial Branch is through nominating new Justices whenever a current one dies or steps down. The Congress checks this action by requiring approval by the Senate of the President's choices.
congress can check if a majority of 2/3 votes override his veto
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Congress can impeach the President if he commits a major crime. Congress can override the President's vetoes and Congress must approve of the President's nominations to federal positions, like federal judges.