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The Lend-Lease act was a treaty of sorts that granted the United States the ability to lease to the Allied Nations materials needed for the war. This proposal was met with great disapproval by Congress and President Roosevelt had a hard time selling his point. He believed however that this act would make America the "arsenal of Democracy".
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Why did President Franklin D Roosevelt want Congress to approve the land lease act?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted congress to approve the lend-lease act so he could help Britain and her Allies in the war with Nazis Germany, but without the USA officially entering the war. The USA entered the war when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, and Nazis Germany (allied to Japan) declared war on the USA.
Why does the constitution want both houses of congress to agree to the proposal of an amendment?
We have a bicameral congress consisting of a house of Representatives and senate. A majority in both house must approve a proposal to amend the constitution.
How did president Johnson's previous experience in congress help to achieve passage of the civil rights act?
President Johnson's former experience in congress made him a strong politician. As a result, he fought for civil rights and did not want to take "no" for an answer.
What do Strict constructionists want Congress to?
Strict constructionists want Congress to use only expressed powers.
What did some people at the albany congress want the colonies to do?
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Why did president Franklin Roosevelt want congress to approve the lend lease act?
to give Britain the American aid it needed but had run out of money to pay for
Why did president Franklin d. Roosevelt want congress to approve the lend lease act?
to give Britain the American aid it needed but had run out of money to pay for
Can the president who has just received a bill passed by congress use a pocket veto?
A pocket veto can only be used if the Congress adjourns less than 10 days after the bill was sent to the President for his signature. If they so adjourn, the president can simply put the bill in his pocket if he does not want to approve it. Ordinarily, the president must veto a bill by sending it back to Congress unsigned with his objections attached.
What president sent the navy to fight against congress's wishes?
They had only given him half of what he needed to fight and he sent them anyway saying "if they want them back they will approve the money" or something close to that
Why did President Franklin D Roosevelt want Congress to approve the land lease act?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted congress to approve the lend-lease act so he could help Britain and her Allies in the war with Nazis Germany, but without the USA officially entering the war. The USA entered the war when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, and Nazis Germany (allied to Japan) declared war on the USA.
Why did president Franklin d. roosevelt want congress to approve the land-lease act?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted congress to approve the lend-lease act so he could help Britain and her Allies in the war with Nazis Germany, but without the USA officially entering the war. The USA entered the war when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour, and Nazis Germany (allied to Japan) declared war on the USA.
Can the president tell the congress to make the laws he want?
No they can't, congress and the senate have to accept it.
Why does the constitution want both houses of congress to agree to the proposal of an amendment?
We have a bicameral congress consisting of a house of Representatives and senate. A majority in both house must approve a proposal to amend the constitution.
Why did Congress not want to use a popular vote to elect the president?
They felt that people were not informed enough to vote. In the first few years it was Congress who decided who would be president.
Does the congress outline religious qualifications for the president?
I hope so because i don't want a Muslim president in office
What prevents Congress from passing a bill?
If a majority of Congress does not want the bill, then the bill is dead unless the committee makes changes that allows the bill to get 50%. Then it goes to the President for his signature. If the president refuses to sign, it goes back to congress. If enough members of Congress want the bill, they can override it with a two-thirds vote.
What can congress do if the president wants a bill passed and congress doesn't?
If Congress does not want to pass a bill that the president supports, there are several actions they can take. Congress can choose not to bring the bill to a vote, effectively killing it. They can also amend the bill to make it more acceptable to members of Congress or attach conditions to its passage. Ultimately, Congress holds the power of the purse and can choose not to fund or implement a bill even if it is signed into law by the president.
