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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.
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What powers does congress have over a president?
What power does congress have over a president?
What power does the president have where he can check congress?
The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill
Who is more powerful congress or the president?
both r powerful bcause if the president is power less then the congress is the one that is powerful if the congress is powerless then the president is powerfull
What happens when congress vetoes a bill the president wants?
Congress doesn't have the power of veto; the President has the power of veto.
Has congress relinquished too much power to the president?
Yes Congress has relinquished too much power to the President.
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.
Can the president override congress veto?
No, congress has more power.
Who has the power to impeace the president?
Congress.
Who has the power to declared war?
Congress
Which part of congress impeached President Johnson?
The House is the body of Congress that has the power to impeach a president.
What are examples where congress has power over the president?
Power of the purse: congress can limit funding on things like war the president supportsAppointment confirmation: congress has to agree on the appointment of officials by the president.Congress can remove a president that is not doing his/her job.
Does congress have the power to appoint a commander in chief?
No Congress does not have the power to appoint the Commander in Chief. The Commander in Chief is the President and US citizens have the power to elect the President.
