I'm so sorry for interrupting but I do really need help... As an ESL student , I'm having a hard time to understand the constitution...I've read it all but can someone explain to me how does the president's power use?
ok for example, can the Mr. President here veto stuffs without asking the Congress? (well, can the USA President do that?)
that's all about it. I just didn't understand the English written in the Constitution because its so deep and I can't even find in my dictionary T_T... please, I do really want to understand the Constitution of America...(sorry for my grammar, I hope you can all understand what I'm trying to say)
2006-11-05 04:59:32 · 10 answers · asked by haku b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Maybe a better dictionary would help a bit, I wouldn't imagine that there are words missing if its a top rate dictionary. You are in for a big challenge though. Highly educated lawyers and Judges sometimes don't seem to fully understand the constitution.
2006-11-05 05:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by cannoninthehouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The President cannot simply declare a law, only Congress can vote on and pass a law. The bill is then sent to the President to be signed. The President can then choose to veto the bill, but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote by both chambers (the House of Representatives and the Senate). The purpose of this is to make sure all the power is not concentrated in one person - it's checks and balances.
2006-11-05 13:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by goofygirlky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question almost seems like a joke! But if you are on the level, I agree with CANNONINTHE HOUSE that you need a better dictionary. However, it is not the meaning of the individual words which makes the U.S. Constitution difficult to understand. It is the meaning of the words collectively strung together in sentences and paragraphs, the context. CANNON said that even lawyers and politicians don't understand, but I disagree. There is much disagreement about the INTERPRETATION of the Constitution. I think most people who can read (maybe with the help of a dictionary) can understand the intent and purpose of the document, but when it comes to INTERPRETATION of how to apply the words... there comes the confusion and disagreement. Your dictionary by itself can help you with the former, not with the latter!
If you are serious about learning, you must get someone to read it with you and explain the meaning of the words in context. This is why the two basic political parties developed in the U.S. : one group (generally Republicans) believes in STRICT interpretation, or taking each word at its dictionary meaning. The other group (generally Democrats) believes in a more LIBERAL interpretation, or taking the words more in context and trying to get at what the writers MEANT THE WORDS TO SAY. This is grossly simplifying a complex subject. People who really want to understand this subject study Constitutional Law. If you could get together with one of these students, or possibly a teacher of Constitutional Law, you would probably find someone who would greatly enjoy explaining it to you.
Specific rules, such as the Presidents veto power are quite carefully spelled out, but even then there is sometimes disagreement on interpretation!
2006-11-05 13:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by David A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a bill is passed in congress by a simple majority (that is more than 50% of both the House of Representatives and the Senate voted to pass it) the president has the power to veto the bill. When the president vetoes a bill, essentially he is sending it back to Congress to be rewritten and passed again, or to just let the bill die.
However, if Congress passes the bill with a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President doesn't have the power to veto the bill.
2006-11-05 13:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by wdmc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the American president can veto anything. If a bill is passed by both houses of congress, the president can veto it to stop it from becoming a law. However, the bill can then be voted on by the senate and if 2/3 majority approves, the veto can be overridden.
2006-11-05 13:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by staaarrr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes the president can veto anything he wants. He doesn't have to ask congress and probably never would since he is vetoing what they have said or voted for. If he vetoes something, it then can go back to congress and they can in turn over ride it. if they override his veto, then he has no say in the matter and whatever he had vetoed in the first place, becomes law.
2006-11-05 13:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad...85% of Americans do not understand it either... including the President and the Congress.
Many of your questions can be answered on this Site.
www.rense.com
There is also a 'search function' on the left side of the page. Type in different questions. Scroll down the page and look at the individual articles and also the archives files.
2006-11-05 13:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. Constitution is the oldest constitution still in effect in the world. Test your knowledge of this important document.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/constitution/quiz/
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/usconstitutionquizzes.html
http://www.expertrating.com/quizzes/us-constitution-quiz.asp
Study Tool for the Constitution
http://home.att.net/~standardsalert_topics/Const_Study_Tool_to_Amendment_XXVII.htm#_The_Constitution,_with
Good luck.
Kevin, Liverpool, England.
2006-11-05 14:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you try studybuddy.com it's got every class on there and alot of topics to choice it maybe easier to understand.
2006-11-05 13:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by Tricia G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your course!!!
2006-11-05 13:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Juicy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋