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The Legislative Branch (Congress)
The two houses that make up our Congress hold the power of the purse. The Senate and House of Representatives must write and then "pass" bills that either tax people to take money in, or spend money that has been taxed previously from the people. That is why it is so important for voters to learn things about the people they elect to represent them as Senators or Representatives.
The President can talk all day about wanting to do things, but he has no power at all to spend money. When President Obama created his Healthcare system, he knew it would probably not be funded. If the two Houses of Congress refuse to spend the money to support his Healthcare plan, it means nothing more than grand-standing. But some people do not know this, and believe the President really did fulfill his campaign promise.
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Does the Executive Branch hold the power of the purse?
No. Congress (the Legislative Branch) holds the power of the purse, meaning they create the budget and decide what to fund and what not to fund.
Which part of government was considered the weakest because it did not have "power of the purse or sword"?
judicial branch
Why is congress the strongest branch in government?
What give Congress so much power is that they control the purse strings.
Which government branch has neither the power of the purse nor the sword?
The judiciary; it doesn't have the power to vote on a budget (legislative), nor can it execute decisions (which is the role of the executive).
What branch of government has the most power?
all three branches are powerful but the executive branch has the most power
Which branch of government has the power to collect taxes?
The legislative branch lays and collects taxes. They have what is called the power of the purse. They control everything that involves federal money.
What are 3 other powers that the Legislative Branch has?
The power to create and pass laws: The legislative branch has the authority to introduce, debate, and vote on new laws. This power allows them to address societal issues, establish regulations, and make changes to existing legislation. The power to oversee the executive branch: The legislative branch has the responsibility to conduct oversight of the executive branch, ensuring that government agencies and officials are acting in accordance with the law and are being held accountable for their actions. The power to control the budget: The legislative branch holds the power of the purse, meaning they have the authority to approve and allocate government funding. This power allows them to establish spending priorities, distribute resources, and make decisions regarding taxation and revenue.
How does the legislative branch check the power of the Exacutive branch?
The legislative branch checks the executive branch by consent to Presidential appointments. They also conduct impeachment proceedings. The House votes to impeach and the Senate conducts the trial.
What are the checks on the other branches in the legislative branch?
The President can veto any bill that is presented to him by the Legislative branch. Also, because of judicial review the supreme court can declare bills created by the legislative to be unconstitutional.
What are the responsibilities of your senators?
The United States Senate is a Special Body. It not only makes laws and holds the power of the Purse, it is also The People's Voice!!
What are things that the congress can do?
Makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.
What type of power does Congress hold?
Congress holds the power to make laws. It also has the "Power of the Purse", which is the ability to fund the U.S. Congress can also declare war, and make sure the President and the Supreme Court do not abuse their power.
