The veto and the power to make interim appointments when Congress is not in session are the only direct powers. However, the veto can be overturned by a 2/3 majority of both houses. The President obviously has considerable discretion in how Congress' expressed will, in laws passed, is carried out. In some cases, the President can simply ignore a law passed by Congress. or implement parts of a law. He can also drag his feet or expedite the expenditure of money appropriated by Congress.
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I could be completely off-base with this. Apart from the general influence that a powerful personality would have over others, the only actual power the president has over congress is the veto.
Answers to the question depends on the political set up and constitution.
Aside from the veto power, the Legislative branch has the confirmatory power
over those appointed by the Chief Executive, mainly his alter egos. Congress
also has oversight power / responsibility on how the executive branch headed
by the President implements the budget, and the laws of the land.
Congress can pass a vetoed bill from the president if two-thirds if both the House and Senate agree to pass the bill and then it becomes a law.
The veto and the power to make interim appointments when Congress is not in session are the only direct powers. However, the veto can be overturned by a 2/3 majority of both houses. The Pres...
Congress has the power to declare war, while the president commands the armed forces.
Power of the purse: congress can limit funding on things like war the president supportsAppointment confirmation: congress has to agree on the appointment of officials by the president.Congress can remove a president that is not doing his/her job.
congress has the power to declare war, the president commands the armed forces
Congress
The main power the Executive Branch (the President) has to check Congress is the veto. This forces Congress to go back and evaluate the proposal and get more support for it.