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Politics A-Level United States (DONE)

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When talking about Congress, what Power does it have, and what must the President do? In other words, what Justifies a Reaction from Congress?

Author: eric_galvao



Answer:

-Congress's Power to Delay, Amend or Reject Legislation (Article 1, Section 1) is a Response to the President's suggestion of Legislation at the State of Union Address, or Threaten to Veto Legislation for Changes. -Congress's Power to Ratify Treaties and Appointments (Article 2, Section 2) is a Response to when the President puts Nominees forward, and Written Treaties. The President can end Treaties without Congressional Consent -Congresses Power to Declare War (Article 1, Section 8) is a Response to the President moving Troops and the War Powers Act 1973 -Congresses Power of the Purse / Signing the Budget (Article 1, Section 7) is a Response of the President suggesting the Budget to Congress -Congress's Power of Filibustering and Senatorial Holds usually a Response to a President Nomination.


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