0
It is not so much "what powers does the Congess have to check" so much as the things that Congress must agree to before the President can do it.
The President cannot make any laws. All laws originate in the Congress. The President can approve (sign) them or veto them. The Congress can override the President's veto if it has enough votes.
The President must have confirmation from the Senate to appoint key people in the Administration, judges, etc.
Theoretically only the Congress can declare war, but Presidents have gotten around this since 1950.
If the President commits crimes, the Congress can vote to try him and, if they convict him, they can remove him from office. Two presidents have been tried in history, neither was convicted. Another (Nixon) resigned from office rather than facing trial.
The President cannot raise, or lower, taxes. All tax bills must originate in the House of Representatives.
The President can negotiate a treaty with a foreign government, but the Senate must ratify it before it takes official effect. Sometimes (depending on the treaty) the President can just implement its provisions anyway.
In general, if the President and the Congress do not cooperate, very little gets done.
Generators are easily available at most home and garden stores such as, Home Depot. Also anywhere tools are sold, would be a good place to seek this item.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a constitutional check on the president's powers?
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
What congressional checks on the president are provided by the constitution?
The power of impeachment and removal from office upon conviction is the most drastic check. Of course, the powers of levying taxes and appropriating funds belong exclusively to Congress and so supply a check on presidential aspirations.
Factors which have contributed to the growth of presidential powers include?
1. national emergencies (esp. war) have led presidents to use unprecedented powers. 2. congress has granted the powers to the President through legislation.
How was the War Powers Resolution intended to limit presidential authority?
Congress needed to be notified of troop deployments. Presidential authority to declare war was abolished. Congress had to approve of military appointments. The president could send troops as needed to areas of crisis
How many congress override a president veto?
To override a President's veto Congress needs to have 2/3 or more of the vote.
Did the delegation of powers increase presidential power at the expense of Congress?
yes it did not
What is a presidential check of Congress?
A president can veto a bill that is passed by Congress
Congress accused him of exceeding his presidential powers during the war?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the three constitutional safeguards against abuse of presidential powers?
Three safeguards against abuse of presidential power are Congress, Supreme Court, and the ability of Congress to impeach.
What a constitutional check on the president's powers?
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
What is a constitutional check on the president's powers?
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
How are the powers of the president limited by congress?
The powers of the President are limited by Congress through the Checks and Balances system. Congress approves the President's appointments, and can override a presidential veto.
What action can congress take to check the power of a presidential veto of a boll?
veto a bill passed by congress
How does the executive branch check the powers of the legislative branch?
The Congress must approve any choice the President makes if the office of Vice-President becomes vacant, and the US Senate must approve many of the presidential appointments. Moreover, the Congress has the power to remove presidential appointees, or even the President, by the impeachment process.
This presidential powers was granted by congress to help control spending but would require a consittutional amendment?
censure
What are the powers that congress has in order to check the president?
checks and balances
The president can check the powers of the Congress if he or she does not agree with a law?
yes
