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What are some reasons a president might call for a special session after congress has adjourned?
There are several reasons that a president may call for a special session after Congress has adjourned. These reasons can be for the purpose of settling a dispute between the two houses, to ratify treaties, or for consent for appointments.
Who can propose bills and call special sessions of congress?
In the United States, only members of Congress can propose bills. Both Senators and Representatives have the authority to introduce legislation for consideration. The President of the United States has the power to call special sessions of Congress, which are additional meetings outside the regular schedule, typically to address urgent or critical issues facing the nation.
What are the duties of the employees of EOP?
They prepare reports for the president on special topics, such as new taxes that might be needed. They help write bills for the president to send to Congress. They check on the work of the many different agencies of the executive branch.
What are the pros and cons of having the president and Congress of the same political party?
One of the cons of having the president and congress be from the same political party is that there might not be a balance and that it might not represent Americans properly. One of the pros of having the same political party for president and in congress is that there is less opposition to pass the bills and law that they want to pass.
What happens if the president can't decide whether to sign a bill or to veto it?
It's not a matter of whether the president is incapable of making a decision. The Founders created a provision in the Constitution to prevent the president from merely ignoring legislation sent to him by the Congress. A president might be inclined to delay acting on a bill if he disagrees with it and wishes to veto it but fears that the Congress will override his veto. The provision requires the president to act on a bill within ten days of its delivery to him. If he fails to act -- that is, if he fails to sign or veto it -- the bill becomes law. However, if the Congress ends its session before the 10-day period is up -- that is, if the Congress goes on recess, which is like a vacation -- then the bill is effectively vetoed if the president fails to act on it. That is called a pocket veto.
