The best example of checks and balances is that the president can veto any bill passed by Congress, but a two-thirds vote in Congress can override the veto.
The power to override a veto
What power does congress have over a president?
the congress can veto a law the president passed
The Constitution's division of powers leaves the President with some exclusive powers as Commander-in-Chief, Congress with certain other exclusive powers, and a sort of "twilight zone" of concurrent powers. Congress also has the power to limit the powers of the President.The Constitution describes the powers of Congress more than those of the president because initially Congress was supposed to rule the country while the president didn't do much.
The citizens vote for the President AND Congress.
Congress and the president.
Congress cannot compel the President to testify.
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The powers of the President are limited by Congress through the Checks and Balances system. Congress approves the President's appointments, and can override a presidential veto.
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The Constitution does not assign all war powers to the President. In order to prevent unnecessary wars, the Congress and President each have unique war powers. War is declared by Congress, but the President is Commander in Chief and makes decisions in the war.
It is set my congress. The last I checked it was 400, 000. The president also pays for food for his family in the White House and his vacations.