Federal interbranch relationships

Question 1

Congressional limits on executive

Answer 1

1. Impeachment
2. If Congress explicitly mandates expenditure of funds, President cannot impound funds
3. Unconstitutional for Congress to attempt legislative veto of executive action

Question 2

Delegation of legislative power

Answer 2

Delegation to executive branch constitutional if Congress specifies “intelligible principle” to guide delegate

Question 3

Judicial limitation on congressional power

Answer 3

Congress cannot reinstate right to bring legal action after judgment is final

Question 4

Immunities and privileges

Answer 4

1. Judicial
   • Absolute immunity from civil liability for damages from judicial acts
2. Legislative
   • No civil/criminal liability for statements and conduct made in regular course of legislative process
3. Executive
   • No civil liability for performance of official responsibilities
   • Executive privilege regarding non-disclosure of confidential information