MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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The president can fire members of the Legislative Branch
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The president can veto laws created by the Legislative Branch
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The president can force the Legislative Branch to create a law
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The president can appoint new members to the Legislative Branch
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Detailed explanation-1: -Powers of Congress The President may veto bills Congress passes, but Congress may also override a veto by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Article I of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Congress confirms or rejects the president’s nominees and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances. The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Detailed explanation-3: -The President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes. The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and can impeach the President and remove him or her from office.