The Bush Administration
the president's clemency powers.
War Powers Act
an outline
War Powers Act
the war powers act
No; it is the opposite. Executive orders increase presidential power and decrease congressional power, as the president pushes his wishes without congressional debate, approval, or negotiation. The use of executive orders is often used due to political roadblocks; President Obama resorted to making multiple cabinet appointments this way after the GOP refused to vote on his candidates, or even bring his nominations to the House floor for discussion.
Congressional powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the enumerated powers that are written there are called
The Framers didn't have differing views on Presidential power; instead, they believed the Executive branch should be "checked."
Congressional Powers
1. national emergencies (esp. war) have led presidents to use unprecedented powers. 2. congress has granted the powers to the President through legislation.
All Congressional powers are listed in Article 1 of the constitution.
Congressional powers not expressly stated in the Constitution but suggested by the enumerated powers that are written there are called