Description
Write an essay on ONE of the following seven questions. Read the questions carefully, and make sure you provide a complete answer to the question you choose. Your answer should draw upon material from lectures, the textbook, your notes and the assigned articles. Where appropriate, be sure to illustrate your answer with examples. Provide in-text citations and direct quotes in your essay. Include a bibliography. APA Format 2 page double space
The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other.
a) For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision-making is affected by that power.
- Veto power
- Power to issue executive orders
- Power as commander-in-chief
b) For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power.
- Legislative oversight power
- Senate advice and consent power
- Budgetary power