when it wants to
The president proposes several new bills that are all rejected by Congress.
foreign issues
The president proposes several new bills that are all rejected by Congress - apex
The House of Representatives , which is the lower chamber of the legislative branch of the US government, has the power to impeach the President. Impeachment requires the Senate to hold a trial which upon conviction by 2/3 of the Senate would remove the President from office,
The system of checks and balances makes it likely that the president and Congress will always compete for power. Which branch will dominate in any specific period depends on many factors, including the politicial issues at the time and the leaders in Congress and the executive branch.
The system of checks and balances makes it likely that the president and Congress will always compete for power. Which branch will dominate in any specific period depends on many factors, including the politicial issues at the time and the leaders in Congress and the executive branch.
to the congress, most likely to the congress, most likely
to the congress, most likely to the congress, most likely
when it wants to
Often a president's party will lose seats in Congress during the midterm elections. This is likely due to people being dissatisfied with the president or party's performance and voting differently.
It is likely possible, but the president needs to pass it through Congress first.
This deals with the system of Checks & Balances. The President can "check the authority of Congress" by rejecting a unconstitutional law proposed by Congress. this process is called veto.The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill that the Congress has passed. Congress can check him if a 2/3 majority votes to override his veto.Also, the President can check Congress by using the media (the "bully pulpit") to set the agenda for Congress. Presidents also tend to have success with Congress proportional to their approval rating with the public. Thus, if a president has a high approval rating, it is likely that Congress will be willing to help him accomplish his goals.
The president proposes several new bills that are all rejected by Congress.
the president will veto it
policies affecting special interests.
foreign issues