There is an ongoing melee between the Congress and the President, over who has more control and impact. Congress essentially dominated the 19th and early 20th Centuries, as well as during the “legislative epoch”. Following this, the Presidency conquered in the middle and late 20th Century. In my opinion, currently in the 21st Century, Congress has the edge in power and influence, over the President.
To begin, an overview of the separation of powers is important. According to the American Government: Power and Politics Thirteenth edition textbook, the separation of powers is the division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision making. This is one of the few limitations that the Constitution has on the …show more content…
In addition, another advantage that Congress had over the President during this time was that the presidency wasn’t closely linked to any major national political or social force. This was an advantage because political interests were being focused toward local and state governments, where significant resolutions were being made.
How and why did the 20th Century Presidents gradually obtain the upper hand politically against Congress?
How did the evolution of political parties and the news media in the 19th and 20th Centuries influence the ongoing struggle for power between the President and the Congress?
Personally, I believe that in the 21st Century, Congress has the edge in power and influence, over the President. Congress is the most important representative institution in the American government. Congress makes the law. Under Congress, there are many members who represent their districts, such as individual constituents, organized interests, and the entire district all together. In return, the President has a limited number of expressed powers. Even though Presidents tend to have administrative strategies, in which they don’t need congressional approval at times, a majority of time that isn’t the
To begin, an overview of the separation of powers is important. According to the American Government: Power and Politics Thirteenth edition textbook, the separation of powers is the division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision making. This is one of the few limitations that the Constitution has on the …show more content…
In addition, another advantage that Congress had over the President during this time was that the presidency wasn’t closely linked to any major national political or social force. This was an advantage because political interests were being focused toward local and state governments, where significant resolutions were being made.
How and why did the 20th Century Presidents gradually obtain the upper hand politically against Congress?
How did the evolution of political parties and the news media in the 19th and 20th Centuries influence the ongoing struggle for power between the President and the Congress?
Personally, I believe that in the 21st Century, Congress has the edge in power and influence, over the President. Congress is the most important representative institution in the American government. Congress makes the law. Under Congress, there are many members who represent their districts, such as individual constituents, organized interests, and the entire district all together. In return, the President has a limited number of expressed powers. Even though Presidents tend to have administrative strategies, in which they don’t need congressional approval at times, a majority of time that isn’t the