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The major function of the executive branch is to enforce the laws.The powers are of two sorts: those exercised alone without legislative approval and those that require consent of the Senate or House. Powers of the President Alone: commander in chief of the armed forces; commission officers of the armed forces; grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment); convene Congress into special session; receive ambassadors; take care that the laws be faithfully executed; make use of the "executive power" of the office, such as the veto power; give an annual State of the Union Address to Congress; appoint officials to lesser offices.

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What is the American system of government?

There are three branches of the American government. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch holds the senate and the house of Representatives. The executive branch holds the chief executive, the chief diplomat, the chief legislator, the commander-in-chief of armed forces, and the chief of state. The judicial branch holds the court.


A power that the legislative branch holds over the judicial branch and where can this be found in the constitution?

The United States Senate has the power to approve or reject individuals who have been nominated to the Supreme Court. Their power is outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution.


Who holds the supreme executive power of the state?

Governor for the state.


Who holds the power to make treaties?

I assume that you mean this question to be in regards to the United States since it is in the U.S. History category... With that assumption in mind, the Federal government is the only government in the U.S. that has the power to make treaties with other countries. An example to make this slightly more clear would be to say that the state of Montana cannot make a treaty with Canada over something such as a border dispute... it must be the U.S. Government that enters a treaty to end such a dispute. and to be more specific within the federal government... it is the executive branch that has this power, not the judicial or legislative. however, the legislative branch must approve a treaty made by the president.


What is the purpose of separation of powers?

Some countries that do not want one person or group to have all of the power, so they created branches of government such as legislative, judicial, and executive. Each branch of government is limited by a national constitution.

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What was the legislative not supposed to do in the constitution?

In general, the doctrine of separation of powers holds that the legislative branch cannot unduly (i.e., unconstitutionally) intrude upon the executive branch or the judicial branch.


What are the 3 powers gov holds?

Executive, Judicial and Legislative


What power the executive branch hold over the legislative branch?

One power that the legislative branch holds over the executive branch is that for certain things to be done, the president needs to have a certain amount of votes in congress, and if they do not get that, some things are not able to get done.


How you answer separation of power question?

The seperation of powers means no one holds "too much power," It is divided into 3 branches; Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Legislative branch makes the laws Executive branch carries out the laws and the Judicial branch interprets the laws.


What is a power the legislative branch holds over the executive?

The legislative branch along with the other 2 branches work in a system of checks and balances. In this case the legislative branch votes on the presidents decisions and can approve or deny bills before they get to the president.


What is the most powerful branch of government today?

In the United States, the so-called Imperial presidency idea has vastly increased the power of the executive branch. The nature of US politics, its complexities and expansion of foreign policy issues has shifted a true balance of powers greatly towards the executive branch.


Does the Executive Branch hold the power of the purse?

No. Congress (the Legislative Branch) holds the power of the purse, meaning they create the budget and decide what to fund and what not to fund.


Explain how power is distributed in a presidential government?

A presidential Government features a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches of government. The two branches are independent of one another and coequal as well. --The chief executive or "president" is chosen independently of the legislature, holds office for a fixed term, and has a number of significant powers that are not subject to direct control of the legislative branch.-- Also, the separation of powers of the two are spelled out in a written constitution-as they are in the United States. Each of the branches is regularly given several powers with which is can block actions of the other branch.


How is there conflict between the executive and legislative branch over the issue of the military powers?

the president has authority over the military but congress holds the power to declare war so if the president and congress don't agree on the war topic there can be issues(:


Explain why the separation of Powers in federalism became key parts of the constitution?

Federalism in the United States has three branches which include the executive, judicial, and legislative. The constitution of the United States outlines the powers of each branch and has an established checks and balances system in place for these branches of government. This is done so that the overall control of the country is left in the hands of the people and not one individual person or group within the government. The legislative branch makes the rules, the executive branch carries out the rules, and the judicial branch holds all accountable for following the laws.


What branch holds authority to veto a bill?

The Executive Branch (The President) has the authority to veto a bill. However, if the Legislative branch gets a 2/3 majority behind a bill, the veto can be overruled.


What branch of government hires most federal employees?

Executive Branch. If you get all of the Agriculture, EPA, IRS, and other agencies that is controlled under the executive branch, then you might now how many people are employed compared to legislative that holds about 500 officials.