Powers Of Congress

Question 1

Example of overturning a veto?

Answer 1

In 2007 congress overturned a bill that authorised government money to be spent on water projects ie dams and sewage plants

Question 2

What are Congress’s powers in selecting ambassadors and judges?

Answer 2

They can scrutinise / investigate these appointments and reject any they think are unfit.

Question 3

Example of selecting ambassadors and SCJ

Answer 3

In 2005, pres. George W. Bush nominated Harriet Miers for Supreme Court. Enough members were against this nomination to have Bush withdraw the nomination.

Question 4

Congresses powers in proposing legislation?

Answer 4

• while the president can propose a law, it has to be a member of congress that submits it to be discussed
• members of congress have to lobby the bill on the presidents behalf.
• only if more than 50% of the congress vote yes on the bill is it passed to the pres.

Question 5

How can congress veto?

Answer 5

Congress can overturn a veto with a two-thirds majority in both senate and the House of Representatives