The president doesn't pass laws. Congress passes the laws, but the president is involved in the lawmaking process, too. That is why he can make all of those campaign promises while he is running for office. If elected, he will have the opportunity to influence the passage of many new laws. He and any US citizen can introduce a law but congress can dismiss the introduction when voted upon. Once a law pass through congress and both houses vote on it the the law is sent to the president, the president then signs it. But the president also have power over this he/she can veto it (refuse to endorse it) or pocket (which means sit on it until it expires and the law does not pass)
The chief legislature is the role the President is fulfilling when the President proposes a highway construction bill to Congress and then pressures lawmakers to pass the proposed legislation.
He affects legislation by vetoing or passing bills
Congress passes the legislation while the president can sign or veto it.
It would not be possible for any president "to begin passing legislation" in the face of congressional opposition.
Health care reform
He was not.
Some of President Woodrow Wilson achievements as a progressive president included passing legislation centered around labor rights, creating a stronger central government and anti-trust legislation.
The president plays a significant role in the lawmaking process. The president can propose legislation to Congress, sign bills into law, or veto them. Additionally, the president can use their influence and platform to advocate for specific policies and rally support for legislation.
The President needs more than one way to pass or veto legislation because it he pockets it congress can't override the veto.
The chief legislature is the role the President is fulfilling when the President proposes a highway construction bill to Congress and then pressures lawmakers to pass the proposed legislation.
He was from the deep south, and had many political allies who were movers and shakers.
Congress passes all "bills" in which the bills then go to the president to be signed by him. The bills that get singed are now laws. The president can however do legislation without the legislative branch by passing "executive orders".
Carriage of legislation refers to the passing of a given piece of legislation.
The president often proposes legislation to the Congress, which passes the actual laws and monitors their enforcement. When differences develop between the president and Congress over what a law means, the federal courts may be called on to interpret what Congress intended when it passed the law...MoMMy.! :)