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How does the president check the power of the executive branch?
The President is the power of the executive branch. He appoints all of the leaders of the 15 departments.
What is unique about the executive branch?
i It is the only branch of government elected by citizens
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.
The power to create Cabinet level departments is?
The power to create a cabinet level post belongs to the president. However, the Congress much appropriate the funds to operate it. The most recent cabinet department is the Department of Homeland Security.
What power is given to Congress to investigate the executive branch?
Congress can impeach a president.
What is the ordinance power?
The ordinance power of the president allows him to create laws when immediate action is required and Congress is not in session. This is meant for emergency situations only, and most lawmaking should be left to the Congress to ensure that checks and balances are in place.
Why did the executive departments grow?
The executive departments grew as presidents had more and more power throughout the years. While there is still a system of checks and balances in place, a president in the 2000s has infinitely more power than in the 1800s.
Can Congress delegate power to the executive branch?
yes
Does Congress raise taxes or the President by Executive Order if Congress doesn't his proposal?
Only Congress has the power to legislate taxes. Not even by executive order can a president do so.
Does the executive branch have power?
In the United States the Executive Branch has tremendous power. It applies and enforces the laws passed by congress.
What is an ordinance power?
Ordinance power gives the President of the United States the power to run the executive branch of the government. It allows him to issue executive orders.
What is the power to make and enforce laws?
That is a legislative branch power by congress.
