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When might the president ask congress to hold a special session?
The president ask congress to hold a special session when the two houses cannot agree on a date to adjourn or in an emergency situation.
Can house or senate adjourn anytime it wants to?
Not completely. The Constitution gives Congress the power to set its own procedures. The 20th amendment states that Congress must convene at least once a year at noon on the 3rd day of January unless it by law provides for a different day. It does not say how long the session is to be. Article 1, Section 8, paragraph 4 states that when Congress is in session, neither house may adjourn for more than 3 days without the consent of the other house. Lastly Article 2, Section 3 gives the President the power to convene Congress in extraordinary situations and if the two houses disagree as to the time of adjournment, the President may adjourn them to such time as he chooses.
Which situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individual rights?
The government is specifically forbidden from searching citizens' houses without reason. (Apex)
How many times has the President adjourned Congress?
The US president does not have the power to adjourn Congress. However, he can call a Congress back into session .
The seven main powers and duties of the president?
Execution of federal lawAppointing federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial and officersConcluding treaties and alliances with foreign powersGrant federal pardons and reprievesCommander-in-chief of the armed forcesOversee the agencies of governmentConvene and adjourn both houses of Congress under extraordinary circumstance
