2007-11-14 14:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Equality of power is important in all 3 branches of government. The government was set up that way to prevent tyrrany through checks and balances. Right now the house and senate are too divided to be of any significance in accomplishing anything so they just cave in to Bush or just purposely neglect to take a stand because the presidential elections started too early and it has been detrimental to progress by our government.
2007-11-14 15:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by BekindtoAnimals22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The country is controlled by congress. Too bad the present leadership has no clue on how to get things done. They persist in submitting legislation sure to be vetoed. Ignoring the people and the needs of this country is only going to insure more turnover the next election. Reid and Pelosi should be thrown out along with Kennedy, Murtha, Kerry and Barney Franks. All those people do is feed off the people and get rich while the country goes down the tubes.
2007-11-14 15:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by mr conservative 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important because the legislative branch consists of representatives elected directly by the people. Each member represents the people in his or her home district or state. The USA has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and so do many of the fifty states. So yes, we have strong legislative branch of government. The representative form of government exists at the county and municipal levels as well.
2007-11-14 15:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last eight years shows the consequences of the executive branch left unchecked.
It appears that the legislative branch forgot that they have as much power as the President.
The courts have equal footing, as well. Sometimes, it is left to the courts to protect us from incorrect laws by the legislative branch or the improper actions of the executive branch.
2007-11-14 15:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by Steve B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not this year,
So far they have shown nothing but stupidity in their investigations and attempts to embarrass the white house.
Bush has attempted to work with them by telling them what type of guidelines he would accept and they act as though they cannot hear nor understand.
I would say that this year is the weakest our congress has ever been.
2007-11-14 14:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the most powerful branch in the government. When functioning properly.
Activist Jusdges can impose their will with out effect becasue they are appointed not ellected.
the Presidential is the weakest branch but it is centralized by one person
2007-11-14 14:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋