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There seems always to be a bit of a power struggle between the Legislative and the Executive branches of government. Congress passes legislation that the President is sometimes inclined to veto. Congress can attempt to override the veto, so there is mechanism in place to allow Congress to force its will in spite of an attempt by the Chief Executive to block it. The primary power that Congress has to limit the President's power is control of the Federal pursestrings. Congress decides where money will be spent, and how much.
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ViviObviously they don't or we wouldn't be in Iraq right now.
The answer is supposed to be that only Congress has the right to declare war, but repeatedly during the past 50 years presidents have gotten around that by ordering bombings on places against which we have not declared war!
I think it's about time that all of the officers of all of the U.S. armed forces banded together and told the president, "With all due respect, sir, the Constitution outranks you."
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How would the President go upon checking the power of Congress?
The President can limit Congress' power by exercising his veto power on their legislation rather than signing it into law.
What military power is given to the president?
The president is commander in chief of all the US military forces. This power is almost without limit. The president always has the final authority over and responsibility for any and all military matters. However, the Constitution does not assign all and absolute war powers to the president. Military power in the United States is held by both the president and Congress, with the president in the dominant position. Also, the president may use the armed forces to keep the domestic peace.
How does congress limit the power of the president?
One way congress can limit the power of the president is by refusing or accepting who the president nominates for the Supreme Court. Congress can also veto a bill the president passes if they get a two thirds majority vote.
What military powers does Congress hold?
Congress (meaning both the House and the Senate) possess the sole ability to declare war. While the President addresses Congress, he is requesting a declaration of war, and then House and Senate debate and vote. Additionally, the Congress annually votes and approves the budget for Defense Department, as submitted by the president, and they have the ability to increase or decrease the amount requested by the president.
When can a president use armed forces abroad?
The President has constitutional power to take military action whenever and wherever he believes it is necessary. Any sustained military operation would probably provide additional resources which only Congress can provide.
