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2007-01-04 10:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

i actualy mean what system keeps the president from becoming too powerfull

2007-01-04 10:34:00 · update #1

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The United States Constitution vests all legislative powers of the federal government in the Congress. The powers of Congress are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution; all other powers are reserved to the states and the people. Through Acts of Congress, Congress may regulate interstate and foreign commerce, levy taxes, organize the federal courts, maintain the military, declare war, and exercise certain other "necessary and proper" powers.

The House and Senate are coequal houses. However, there are some special powers granted to one chamber only. The Senate's advice and consent is required to confirm presidential nominations to high-level executive and judicial positions, and for the ratification of treaties. Bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives, as well as any impeachment proceedings.

2007-01-04 10:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0 0

Main powers of Congress:
1. To make laws;
2. To investigate in aid of legislation;
3. To make appropriations for the national budget;
4. To canvass votes for positions of national level officials;
5. Others as designated by the Constitution.

2007-01-04 10:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1 0

I already graduated, do your own homework.

2007-01-04 10:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Do your own damn homework.

2007-01-04 10:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

ream the American public

2007-01-04 10:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by sleepy forrest 2 · 0 1

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/congpowers.htm

Very very important--learn it, know it, live it.....

2007-01-04 10:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by scottyurb 5 · 0 0

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