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What might happen if the president of the senate were given the same powers as the speaker of the house. and what problems could arise?
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∙ 12y ago
they would be even and there would be bloody shoot outs in the conference room
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Does the speaker of the house have to be the same political party as the president?
No. The speaker of the house is appointed by the majority party in the House, and has always been a member of that party. The speaker can be anyone, even if they are not a member of the House. (barring a breach of balance of powers; i.e. a Governor could not also be the speaker).
What happens in the event of a disability to the president?
Amendment 25 of the US Constitution provides procedures for temporary removal of president both voluntarily and involuntarily as well as the process for the president to regain his powers in the two cases.Here are the clauses relevant to this question:3. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
What gives the president his delegated powers?
The Constitution gives the President of the United States his delegated powers.
What is a constitutional check on the president's powers?
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
What does amendment 25 say?
in case of the removal of the president from office or of his death or resignation,the vice president shall become president. whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the vice president the president shall nominate a vice president who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both houses of congress
If a catastrophe would occur in which BOTH the President and the Vice-President were killed who would then take over the powers of the President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is next in line of succession.
If a catastrophe would occur in which BOTH the President and the Vice-President were killed who would then take over the powers of the US President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the next in line of succession.
The Twenty-fifth Amendment says a president unable to discharge the powers of hisher office must declare this in writing to two people. Who are they?
Section 3 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the US Constitution states: "Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President." In other words, President Pro-Tempore of the Senate; Speaker of the House of Represntatives.
Does the speaker of the house have to be the same political party as the president?
No. The speaker of the house is appointed by the majority party in the House, and has always been a member of that party. The speaker can be anyone, even if they are not a member of the House. (barring a breach of balance of powers; i.e. a Governor could not also be the speaker).
Who becomes president after both the president vice president can no longer serve?
Order of Succession of the United States President: 1. Vice President 2. Speaker of the house of Representatives 3. President Pro Tempore of the Senate 4. Secretary of State 5. Secretary of the Treasury 6. Secretary of Defense 7. Attorney general 8. Secretary of the Interior 9. Secretary of Agriculture 10. Secretary of Commerce
What problems might arise from giving a president powers such as those defined in the Tonkin Gulf Resolution?
nothing but chaos
What happens in the event of a disability to the president?
Amendment 25 of the US Constitution provides procedures for temporary removal of president both voluntarily and involuntarily as well as the process for the president to regain his powers in the two cases.Here are the clauses relevant to this question:3. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
What powers does the president of china have?
He has the same powers as the US president
What are the Consitiutional powers of the Vice President?
The powers of the Vice- President come from the requests of his/her president.
What is the powers of the president?
The President
What happened as result of the Louisiana purchase?
President Jefferson used new presidential powers.
Which amendment establishes what to do if the president is incapacitated and cant perform his duties?
Amendment #25. Specifically, Section 3, which states, "Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President."
