Post date: Apr 04, 2013 7:14:29 PM
4. The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and
Congress struggle with each other. (2011)
a. For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected
by that power.
• Veto power
• Power to issue executive orders
• Power as commander in chief
b. For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected
by that power.
• Legislative oversight power
• Senate advice and consent power
• Budgetary power
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