Pg. 388-400
• Being able to bargain and persuade is basically key to gaining enough support from both Congress and the general public. o However, over the years, Congress has grown efficient enough at finding their stance in regards to bills and their opinions towards the executive branch. o Ironically, a study actually discovered that Presidents who are very knowledgeable of Congress have the same predicted success as those who are not as so. o Unless Congress is highly divided or slipping up, the President can merely make suggestions but make no serious change in regards to public policy.
He can only merely enforce it and spend the money Congress sends as outlined by the Constitution.
The President and National Security
• Even though it is a big one, dealing with Congress is merely only …show more content…
o It has not actually been brought up by the Supreme Court just yet but the premise behind this is due to a specific clause:
Legislative veto- A vote in Congress to override a presidential decision; although the war powers resolution asserts this authority, there is no reason believe that, if challenged, the Supreme Court would find the legislative veto in violation of the doctrine of separation of powers. o This especially came up a lot in the 2000’s after the tragic events of 9/11, as President George W. Bush was sending troops across the globe and the Middle East.
There was even legislation passed that gave approval of targeting those responsible for the attack. o Many critics of the government today often point that the use of technology within the military makes it much easier to get by Congress’s
• Being able to bargain and persuade is basically key to gaining enough support from both Congress and the general public. o However, over the years, Congress has grown efficient enough at finding their stance in regards to bills and their opinions towards the executive branch. o Ironically, a study actually discovered that Presidents who are very knowledgeable of Congress have the same predicted success as those who are not as so. o Unless Congress is highly divided or slipping up, the President can merely make suggestions but make no serious change in regards to public policy.
He can only merely enforce it and spend the money Congress sends as outlined by the Constitution.
The President and National Security
• Even though it is a big one, dealing with Congress is merely only …show more content…
o It has not actually been brought up by the Supreme Court just yet but the premise behind this is due to a specific clause:
Legislative veto- A vote in Congress to override a presidential decision; although the war powers resolution asserts this authority, there is no reason believe that, if challenged, the Supreme Court would find the legislative veto in violation of the doctrine of separation of powers. o This especially came up a lot in the 2000’s after the tragic events of 9/11, as President George W. Bush was sending troops across the globe and the Middle East.
There was even legislation passed that gave approval of targeting those responsible for the attack. o Many critics of the government today often point that the use of technology within the military makes it much easier to get by Congress’s