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What is the name of the right the president has to withhold certain information from Congress?
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executive privilege
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What information is the President required to give Congress?
No, Presidents can keep certain issues to themselves but if it has to do with the safety of the nation or any information that can affect the nation as a whole then Presidents should but they are not required to do so. Anyways Presidents usually dont gather information on their own they have the FBI and CIA to do so & if the President wishes not to discuss something with the FBI and only tells the CIA is their right to do so, same vice versa.
Why did the president raise taxes after The Louisiana Purchase?
First, the President can not raise taxes. Only Congress can do that. Thomas Jefferson was the President who made the Louisiana Purchase. Money had to be borrowed from European bankers to make the purchase. I am not aware that Jefferson asked for any tax increases. There was no income tax in those days. Tariffs and duties were the main source of revenue. There were taxes on whiskey and certain commodities.
What is a public information system?
An public information system is a system set for the use for the public. It infroms them on a certain information they are looking for.
What damage did Watergate do to the US?
The effects of the Watergate Scandal were many. The fact that Nixon had misused campaign money led to the passage of the Campaign Reform Act of 1974. The act put limits on campaign contributions and expenditures in presidential elections. In 1978 Congress allowed a court appointed special prosecutor that would aid the Attorney-General in certain investigations against the president and other high ranking executive officers. These special prosecutors can not be removed by the president or interfered with by either branch of government, Congress or the President. Only the Attorney-General can remove the special prosecutor for “supportable reasons.” Perhaps the most important legacy of the Watergate Scandal is the sense of erosion of public confidence in, not only the executive branch, but in virtually all institutions of government. The scandal became public around the end of the Vietnam War, a time when many Americans felt the government had misled them about the conduct and progress of the war. Watergate served to compound the growing mistrust of the president and Congress by the American public. Citizens have become more openly skeptical about the truthfulness and intentions of elected officials. More information from the site indicated below: www.angelfire.com/oh5/watergate/nixonwatergate.html
How did President Nixon establish detente in the Soviet Union?
President Nixon had to pay a certain amount of money ($2.3million) in order to get the soviet union off his nuts
How can the executive branch check the legislative check branch?
There are several ways the Executive Branch can check the Legislative Branch. The President has the power to veto bills sent to him by Congress. That means he does not sign the bill into law. In the State of the Union Address, the President lays out his legislative agenda and those items are usually addressed first in the new Congress. The President can give speeches and appear on TV and radio to ask the public to support or oppose certain legislation. The right of "executive privilege" or the right to withhold information that Congress may want to obtain from the President gives the executive a way of blocking action and a way of forcing Congress to bargain with him over policies.
What branch may adjourn congress in certain situation?
what branch may adjourn congress in certain situations
What are the powers congress has in conducting military affairs?
To declare war, prohibit certain military actions, spend or withhold money for defense, etc...
Who can veto certain laws written by congress if they are deemed unsatisfactory?
president
What power does Congress have to counter the President?
To counter the President, the US Congress has the power to override his veto and pass legislation into law that he has rejected. Congress also has the power of the purse. The President must have approval from Congress to spend money. The Congress has at times forbidden the money it authorizes from being used for certain specified activity.
What is executive privilege and where does it come from?
Executive privilege is the legal doctrine that allows the President or other high-ranking government officials to withhold information from Congress or the courts in order to protect the confidentiality of certain conversations or documents. It is based on the separation of powers principle and is derived from the President's inherent authority to conduct the business of the executive branch. Executive privilege is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, but has been recognized by the courts as part of the President's constitutional powers.
What is the significance when the President certifies a bill as urgent?
I have never heard that a President can certify a bill as urgent. The President can ask Congress for permission to address it and in such a speech he could tell them that a certain bill was in urgent need of passage. He can call Congress to a special session if they are not in session and ask for the passage of certain legislation, but all he can do is ask and hope that Congress will do what he wants and do it quickly.
Who gives congress information on a certain bill?
The congressional commities or people from a state
How may the president delay a bill or prevent it from being passed altogether?
The President can make it clear in his public speeches that he does like a certain bill. He can write letters or make phone calls to Congressmen and give his position on proposed bills. The President has the power to control much government spending and can direct it or withhold it from certain congressional districts or ever certain states. He can even set up personal meetings with Congressmen and make threats or offer rewards to get the vote he wants on a certain piece of legislation. Finally, once a bill is passed, the President can veto it, which requires that it be passed again with a 2/3 favorable vote in both houses of Congress. Often, this kills the bill.
How can the executive branch check the power of the legislature branch?
There are several ways the Executive Branch can check the Legislative Branch. The President has the power to veto bills sent to him by Congress. That means he does not sign the bill into law. In the State of the Union address, the President lays out his legislative agenda and those items are usually addressed first in the new Congress. The President can give speeches and appear on TV and radio to ask the public to support or oppose certain legislation. The right of "executive privilege" or the right to withhold information that Congress may want to obtain from the President gives the executive a way of blocking action and a way of forcing Congress to bargain with him over policies.
Does the president participate in congressional debates?
No, the president does not participate in congressional debates. However, he may ask for permission to address the Congress to give his opinion of certain issues .
Who has the final authority over all military matter?
For most military matters, Congress has the final say. The president does have executive order over some things, and there are certain ways that the president can get around the power of congress in some matters.
