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What is the power of a the Legislative branch of government to vote a bill into law even though it has been vetoed by the head of the Executive branch?
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If the Legislative branch passes a bill, but it gets vetoed by the Executive branch, the Legislative can, with a 2/3 majority vote, override the veto and force it into law.
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Who or what is included in each branch of US government?
Assuming you're referring to the branches of government in the U.S.A., there are three of them. The Executive Branch includes the Office of the President and an enormous array of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and many, many more. These federal agencies all answer (at least theoretically) to the Office of President, and collectively they are considered all part of the Executive Branch. The Legislative Branch includes the the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are a small number of agencies that are also part of the Legislative Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office, which, though it is a government agency, answers to the House of Representatives rather than the Office of the President. The Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System, which includes federal judges and their support staff.
What are the three parts of the government of the US?
If you mean branches, they are the Legislative, Judicial and Executive Branches, which correspond to the Congress, Supreme Court and the President, respectively. The Legislative Branch is collectively called Congress, which is a bicameral branch separated into the House and the Senate. They are responsible for proposing laws. The head of the Judicial branch is the Supreme Court. Headed by 9 Supreme Justices, they are responsible for judging important cases, yet even more important, they are the leading authority on interpreting the Constitution and making sure passed laws are constitutional. The final branch is headed by the President of the United States. He may veto laws, (though this can be overturned by majority vote), pardon criminals, and utilize a number of other executive powers under the supervision of the two other branches. He or she is also responsible for international affairs and maintaining the general welfare of the nation. The system of checks and balances which exists among the three branches ensures, (at least in theory), that one branch does not become too powerful (a reference to times of anti-monarchy, when the documents were written). This system is not perfect, though works (in theory) well enough.
Which branch of government had the most power?
In my opinion, the Legislative branch has by far the most power. The Executive branch can do very little without the consent from Congress. Congress can even override a President's choice to make a bill a law or not. The Judicial branch does have power, as they can take any law and decide it is unconsitutional.
Which branch has the power to control spending?
In the United States, there are a few situations where more than one branch of the Federal Government can control the budget. What comes to mind first is the House of Representatives. They must "pass" budgets proposed by the US President. In addition all "money bills" must originate in the House. Now the President also has a role in controlling the budget. Even though the House may have allocated funds for a specific purpose, the President often has discretion whether to spend all the funds that have been allocated.
Which Article of the Constitution set up the branch?
Article 1 which is the "legislative" though more appropiately "Congress"
The executive branch is over the what branch?
The Executive branch is 1 of the 3 branches of Government (the others are Legislative and Judicial) and none are supposed to be any greater than the other (though they try).
Does the president have more power than the US government?
No, the president is just a part of the government. The US government has three main branches, the legislative, judicial, and executive. The president is the head of the executive branch, though he also signs legislature.
How is the legislative branch checked the executive branch?
The Legislative Branch impeaches the president, overrides presidential vetoes, rejects treaties, witholds funding for initiatives, and rejects presidential appointments. It takes a two thirds vote to do these though.
Does the executive branch make laws?
Kind of. While it is the legislative branch that passes bills, the president must sign them into effect. And though not in the Constitution, every president since Washington has made "executive orders", which are basically just laws passed by the president which bypass congress. Executing, or implementing laws, is the main job of the executive branch as can be seen by all the hundreds of bureaucratic agencies and offices who have some power over the laws through the way they implement or interpret them.
What is the role of the legislative branch concerning decisions with taxes?
It depends on the country in question. Usually, if the duties of the executive and legislative branches are distinct and are co-equal rulers or country (such as in the United States), the Legislative Branch passes laws determining what types of taxes exist and how their rates should be determined. The executive branch, then, sets about collecting them and managing the specifics applying the legislative branch's laws in its various agencies. If the duties of the executive and legislative are merged (such as in the United Kingdom), the legislative branch passes laws determining what the taxes are and then proceeds to collect them though agencies they control. In states with an overpowering executive (i.e. dictator), the legislature often has minimal power to make any decisions concerning taxes.
Who or what is included in each branch of US government?
Assuming you're referring to the branches of government in the U.S.A., there are three of them. The Executive Branch includes the Office of the President and an enormous array of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and many, many more. These federal agencies all answer (at least theoretically) to the Office of President, and collectively they are considered all part of the Executive Branch. The Legislative Branch includes the the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are a small number of agencies that are also part of the Legislative Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office, which, though it is a government agency, answers to the House of Representatives rather than the Office of the President. The Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System, which includes federal judges and their support staff.
Who is the government made up of?
It is made up of three branches; executive, judicial, and legislative. what are the branches though that doesent help me
What are the three parts of the government of the US?
If you mean branches, they are the Legislative, Judicial and Executive Branches, which correspond to the Congress, Supreme Court and the President, respectively. The Legislative Branch is collectively called Congress, which is a bicameral branch separated into the House and the Senate. They are responsible for proposing laws. The head of the Judicial branch is the Supreme Court. Headed by 9 Supreme Justices, they are responsible for judging important cases, yet even more important, they are the leading authority on interpreting the Constitution and making sure passed laws are constitutional. The final branch is headed by the President of the United States. He may veto laws, (though this can be overturned by majority vote), pardon criminals, and utilize a number of other executive powers under the supervision of the two other branches. He or she is also responsible for international affairs and maintaining the general welfare of the nation. The system of checks and balances which exists among the three branches ensures, (at least in theory), that one branch does not become too powerful (a reference to times of anti-monarchy, when the documents were written). This system is not perfect, though works (in theory) well enough.
What is the role president of chief executive?
There are three branches of government in the U.S. - Legislative (makes laws, from the Latin "legis" for law), Judicial (the highest court in the land) and Executive. Same is true at the State level - Legislative, Judicial and Executive, though they may be called by different names. The Executive branch signs or vetoes laws, appoints judges at the Federal level (they may be elected at the State level), grants pardons, appoints board and commission members and oversees the armed forces (true at both State and Federal levels of government). Additionally, and largely via the appointed cabinet members, this branch of government oversees the common operations of government - social services, financial/economic, prisons, health care services, and the like. The Executive branch of the U.S. government includes the President, Vice President and Cabinet (and at the State level, usually the Governor, Lt. Governor and the Governor's cabinet)
Which branch of government had the most power?
In my opinion, the Legislative branch has by far the most power. The Executive branch can do very little without the consent from Congress. Congress can even override a President's choice to make a bill a law or not. The Judicial branch does have power, as they can take any law and decide it is unconsitutional.
What branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
The President can veto it,but the Congress can surpass the President's veto with a 2/3 vote.
What are the checks and balances for the executive branch?
Some checks and balances the Executive branch has on the other branches are: Over the Legislative branch: The President must approve of legislation the Legislative Branch has passed before that legislation becomes effective. If the President vetoes that legislation, the Legislative Branch may still pass the legislation, but it now must be by a majority of 2/3 of each house of Congress, instead of the usual simple majority. Another is that while Congress passes the laws, it is the Executive Branch that carries them out. Without the Executive branch's co-operation, the actions of the Legislative branch might not have any effect. Over the Judicial Branch: The President is the one who chooses the people who are to be the judges and justices of the Judicial Branch. In addition, the Executive Branch through its police power is the branch which enforces the judgments of the Judicial branch. Again, without the co-operation of the Executive Branch, the actions of the Judicial Branch might have no effect.
