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What do you call the power of the president to reject any act of congress?
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∙ 15y ago
Power of veto.
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Who has the power to call an emergency session of congress?
The President of the United States.
What is a power that was created for the president through laws established by Congress called?
I would call it a "delegated power" meaning power that constitutionally belongs to Congress is passed along or delegated to the President.
What ways can the president curb congressional power?
The president can veto bills that are passed by Congress. This is the legislative checkpoint that can be applied by the executive branch. In addition, the president can recommend laws to Congress, call for them to meet and enforce or execute the bills they pass.
Who can call emergency meeting in congress?
the president
The President can call a session of Congress at which time both the House and Senate meet together?
The President does not have the power to call a joint session of Congress. However, the President does have the authority to request a joint session, where both the House and Senate convene. Joint sessions are typically called for important events, such as the State of the Union address.
What is one way that Congress can check the power of the president?
The President checks congress when he vetoes a bill. Congress can check him if there's a 2/3 majority vote to override his veto. He can also call for a news conference of go onto television to speak to the people if he is feeling that congress is being too much of a problem at that moment in time.
What kind of session can the president call?
Yes, the President has the power to call Congress back into session after they have voted to adjourn in order to consider some pressing matter. He can also call just the Senate back to consider a treaty of appointment he makes. This power is granted under Article II, Section 3, clause 2. The constitution says that the president can convene congress under extraordinary circumstances for as long as he sees fit. Special sessions were called fairly often before the Senate and House began meeting for most of the year, but has only occurred four times since the 20th Amendment was ratified. The 20th Amendment calls for the first session of Congress to begin on January 3 each year. In recent years, the Senate and House have been authorized to call their own special sessions after Congress adjourns.
How does the Legislative Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?
The Legislative Branch has the power:of impeachmentto override presidential vetoesto reject presidential appointmentsto reject treatiesto withhold funding for initiativesThe three branches are based on a separation of power controlled by a system of checks and balances. Congress can pass a bill vetoed by the President if they have a 2/3's majority and they appoint members of the Executive Branch. The Legislative Branch also ratify treaties, impeach, make laws, investigate, declare war and control all the money.
Which official might call for a special session of congress?
The President of the United States has the authority to call for a special session of Congress. This may be done to address urgent matters or to convene lawmakers outside of their regular schedule.
Did bush have the authority to declare war on Iraq?
NO. Congress have to give it the OK, but without Congress permission he is over stepping the power that he holds by The Constitution of United States. he can call an emergency Congress Session.
An emergency may prompt the president to call a what of congress?
A special session.
What kind of session can a president call on for congress if deemed necessary?
Emergency
