2006-11-11 15:50:09 · 6 answers · asked by alfredo p 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Vote on laws from the House that might go to the President for signing. Maintain the armed forces. Raise their own salaries every 2 weeks.
2006-11-11 15:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, they work hand and hand with Congress, the only thing than can not do is present appropriation bills, or initiate tax increases. They also must provide consent and advice to the President for special appointments. Once an impeachment process occurs, they are tried by the Senate. And if we still had a Vice Presidential election and one did not receive a majority vote, the Senate appoints one (this obviously doesn't apply anymore). Beyond that, they have equal power and responsibility to the house for all intent and purpose.
2006-11-11 16:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tony C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Get Elected
2. Stay Elected
3. When in doubt refer to rules 1 and 2
2006-11-11 16:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) Confirming presidential appointments.
2) Trying impeachments.
3) Passage of bills that will become law.
2006-11-11 15:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chredon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Raise Taxes
2. Vote on how much to raise taxes
3. Vote themselves more raises.
And another thing all the politicians should know is; Most people don't vote because they like a certain candidate; they vote for the "LESSER EVIL", because most of them are decieving, hypocritical losers.
2006-11-11 16:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take from the people they serve
Lie to get more from the people they serve
Do everything they can for the special interest that pads their wallets.
Extra credit: make laws the are exempt from following
2006-11-11 15:54:30 · answer #6 · answered by rikv77 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋