US Powers of the president

Question 1

Law Making example

Answer 1

The President can : propose legislation, submit the annual budget, sign legislation passed by congress,veto legislation passed by congress

• For example, Trump passed the tax cuts act in 2017, lowering taxes

Question 2

Law making balance

Answer 2

In order for laws to be passed, the president must get support from other members. Laws must receive a majority vote from congress.

Question 3

Patronage example

Answer 3

• Trump appointed Neil Gorusch in in 2017 to the Supreme Court.
• This means there is a republican majority in the supreme court, showing the president can dominate decision making

Question 4

Patronage balance

Answer 4

Congress can approve or deny presidential appointments which limits the presidents power

Question 5

Veto example

Answer 5

• In 2020, Trump vetoed a resolution that would have suppressed his ability to take military action against Iran.
• Trump issued 8 vetoes as president, with all of them being sustained

Question 6

Veto balance

Answer 6

a 2/3 congress majority in both houses of congress can overturn a veto

Question 7

Executive order example

Answer 7

• In 2020, Trump issued an executive order to ban tiktok in the USA in the interest of national security
• In 2018 the supreme court backed Trump’s travel ban

Question 8

Executive order balance

Answer 8

Executive orders can only relate to the administration of existing laws.