There are MANY powers of the president that are resticted by congress. For Example, He has to ask congress for permission to declare war. The branches of gevernment were made to equal it out so that...
it is limited by the bill of rights
The Checks and balances system, congress can veto whatver he says.
the Constitution of the united states of America
Congress approves his appointments can override his veto
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