Checks by the President on congress

Question 1

what is Madisons view on checks?

Answer 1

‘Ambition must be made to counteract ambition’

Question 2

How does the presidents power to prevent the actions of congress guard against popular democracy?

Answer 2

prevents the people electing representatives who act in self interest rather than interests of the whole nation

Question 3

suggest legislation

Answer 3

the president is directly elected and they campaign using their policies .
however the president has no legislative power but the constitution allows them to suggest legislation at their annual state of union address

Question 4

sign or veto legislation

Answer 4

sign - becomes law
veto - sent back to congress to be amended and voted for again

Question 5

how is the power to veto threatening to congress

Answer 5

the threat alone can be enough to prevent congress passing a bill

Question 6

how many times did Bush and Obama use their veto?

Answer 6

12 times

Question 7

commander in chief of the armed forces

Answer 7

president decides on the stationing and movement of troops and the use of military weapons.

Question 8

example of Obama using the power of being Commander in Chief of the Armed forces

Answer 8

when Obama sought approval from congress for action in Syria , he stated “I believe I have the authority to carry out this military action without specific congressional authorisation”.