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James Madison wanted Congress to have the power to legislate on matters essential for the welfare of the nation, including regulating commerce, collecting taxes, and providing for the common defense. He believed that a strong federal government was necessary to maintain order and protect citizens' rights. Additionally, Madison emphasized the importance of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Ultimately, his vision for Congress was one that could effectively respond to the needs of a growing and diverse nation.
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Did James Madison want states to be repersented by population or equally?
By population.
Why did James Madison Want To Become A Lawyer?
becoming the president!! becoming the president!!
Why did James Madison want executive legislative and judicial branch?
Because he was the founding father of America. He couldn't always have it his way, he had to think of the people too. He wanted the executive, ledislative, and judicial so there could be sections for Congress.
Where did congress get the power to pay the cash for clunkers program?
I don't want to make this sound trite, but, Congress gets this power from you and me. (assuming you are an American of voting age)
How did Madison want the legislative branch to work under the Virginia Plan?
James Madison proposed the Virginia Plan during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The plan called for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population size, favoring larger states. Madison wanted the legislative branch to have significant power to make laws and oversee the executive branch. This plan ultimately influenced the structure of the United States Congress, leading to the creation of the House of Representatives and the Senate with different methods of representation.
Why did the south want slavery in the west?
To try to maintain their voting power in Congress.
Why did James Madison want to prevent factions?
fractures* divide the country into special interest groups, and the country needs to be united to succeed.
In the U.s. what check does the president have on the power of the legislative branch?
The president has veto power over legislation that he does not want to see become law. However, with a 2/3 vote, Congress can override a veto, so this power is a check but does not nullify the power of Congress.
What is the major power congress has over the bureaucracy?
The "power of the purse" ---congress can withhold funds from any sector of the bureaucracy which is why the agencies try so hard to influence Congress. In fact, Congress has the power to abolish government agencies and department and eliminate jobs filled by bureaucrats. ( They don't because government workers are also voters and campaigners and there as now so many of them that they can swing elections. Congressmen want to keep their jobs as much as the bureaucrats want to keep theirs. )
What power does Congress possess that allows citizens of one country to become citizens of another country?
If you mean the Congress of the Unites States of America, then that congress has the power to determine how non US citizens can (if they want) become US citizens. It does not have power to determine the rules for citizenship for any other country.
Who feared a strong national government so he did not want to give congress more power?
Rockwell Hampshire
Why is it important that congress cannot just pass any law that they want without the presidents OK?
balance of power
