...presidential veto’s or congresses attempts to override such veto’s? aren't both legitimate uses of power? Whether or not you agree with a veto or an successful/unsuccessful override attempt, what do you think when someone criticizes the president or congress for "theatrics" or "political maneuvering" etc.? of course that’s what it is...THAT is the essence of politics...to get support and advocate an agenda that you will be at odds with others over.
2007-10-18 07:55:06 · 9 answers · asked by Free Radical 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Still Learning: what an appropriate name.
Spleenwater has a legitimate point. The president has the power of veto, who are you to put words in his mouth and decide why he uses it. Likewise, if the congress finds a veto out-of-order, they can override it. Our forefathers were wise to create the system with checks and balances like this. Clearly giving the legislature sole power to make laws might as well give us a dictatorship. Likewise, making the president the sole gatekeeper of signing bills into laws might as well leave us in the same position.
2007-10-18 08:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think when Congress tries to override a veto because their constituents tell them that's what they want - then that is legitimate use of power.
I think when the President uses his veto to override a vote in Congress which represents what the American voters want - then that is an abuse of power.
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To Major Deek: If you want to send me your address, I might be able to find my High School Civics Book. I'll send it to you.
The President is ONE PART of the Executive Branch. He is not God, he is not the King, he is not the Emperor.
2007-10-18 08:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
When congress attempts a bill they know will be vetoed and then attempt to override the veto when they know it won't work, I'd call that grandstanding and a complete waste of time. Bush made good points yesterday on exactly what the democrat congress has done in the last 9 months.
2007-10-18 08:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by time_wounds_all_heelz 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋
Where congress is made up of 435 members, and the President is one, I think the American people should have a referendum to decide.
2007-10-18 08:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I agree and would also add the fillibuster in your mix. These are useful tactics that are ridiculed by a side and then later used to get what they want.
2007-10-18 08:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Monkey Reason 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think a lot of Mr Bush's actions are immoral,,,the veto of the childrens health case bill...............I would not have a conscience if I didn't get upset over many of his actions..............
He didn't even win Fla the first time around.I don't think of that as politics,,,,,,,I think it is corruption
2007-10-18 08:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by richard t 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why?
Because often when a President vetos a bill or Congress tries to override a bill, they are doing it because they are grandstanding and trying to look good for the cameras. They know that they do not have a chance to succeed, but will try just so that their base knows that they are working.
2007-10-18 08:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by Still Learning 4 · 0⤊ 8⤋
I think most people really don't understand what goes on behind the scenes in politics.
2007-10-18 08:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Holy Cow! 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Good heavens blueridge what country do you live in. The Veto power of the President comes WITHOUT STRINGS ATTACHED.
It merely exists.
2007-10-18 08:07:24 · answer #9 · answered by Major Deek 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋