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Can a president delay congressional spending?
Yes a president has the authority to delay congressional spending. The president has the power to veto legislation which may include legislation that sets appropriations for federal agencies or programs. A presidential veto of a spending bill can prevent congressional spending from taking effect. The president can also delay the spending through a line-item veto which allows the president to veto individual items within a spending bill. Additionally the president can refuse to spend money that Congress has already appropriated. This is known as a rescission and requires the president to notify Congress of his intention to delay the spending. The following steps are necessary for a president to delay congressional spending: The president must veto the spending bill. The president can veto individual items within a spending bill using a line-item veto. The president can refuse to spend money that Congress has already appropriated by issuing a rescission. The president must notify Congress of his intention to delay the spending.These steps provide the president with the authority to delay congressional spending.
What is the bill called that gives approval for spending public money?
A Budget Approval
Which step in the budget process does the Senate control?
The Senate incorporates the House's spending bill into its own version
What power allows the governer to reject only parts of spending bills?
The power that allows certain governors to reject only parts of a spending bill is referred to as the line item veto. Only a few governors have this option. Most governors must accept the entire bill or veto the entire bill.
What can discretionary funds be used to pay for?
Discretionary funds are government spending by passing an appropriations bill to pay for a program such as military spending or education. The money is raised and can only be spent on the program in the bill.
