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In March 1867, Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act, which prohibited the president from removing government officials, including members of his own cabinet, without the Senate's approval.

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What law did the congress pass in 1867 to limit the presidents power?

In March 1867, Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act, which prohibited the president from removing government officials, including members of his own cabinet, without the Senate's approval.


Which laws passed passed in 1973 represents an attempt by Congress to limit the presidents power as commander-in-chief?

The War Powers Act.


What document sets the limit on the presidents power?

The Constitution.


The presidents legislative power includes each of the following except what?

Presidents don't have legislative power. Congress has legislative powers. Presidents don't make laws.


Does congress limit the presidents power to spend federal money?

Yes, Congress does have the power to limit the federal moneys that are spent by the President of the United States. The president must ask Congress to fund events such as wars that the country takes part in.


How do modern presidents get around congress's power to approve treaties?

they don't


What is the one way the president can limit the power of congress?

He or she can veto bills passed by congress


Does the bill of rights limit the power of the president or congress?

yes


What power did the constitution give congress over the presidents veto?

Congressional Override


Is one way the president can limit or check the power of Congress?

He or she can veto bills passed by congress


What power does Congress not have?

the power to remove federal justices .... ;)


Why do you think the senate must give consent to presidential appointment?

To limit the presidents power

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