All legislative powers are vested to Congress. This is outlined in Article I, Section I of the United States Constitution.
Congress. The senate and the house of representatives.
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This is referred to as "Separation of Powers". The Legislative Branch is given authority over one task, while the Executive Branch (or the president, in your case) is given authority over another.
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Congress is vested with the power to make all laws.
All legislative powers lie within Congress. Examples of legislative powers include the ability to collect taxes, regulation of commerce with foreign countries, create tariffs, and bring about impeachment.
All powers presidents have: he has to implement laws approved by the legislative; he also has some 'exclusive rights' such as waging war against a country if the legislative cannot approve a formal declaration of war.
Article I grants all legislative powers of federal government to the Congress divided into two chambers; the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Any and all powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the people and the states.