1) What differences are there between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in regards to the Legislative branch of government? A.O.C.-no executive with power. President of U.S. merely presided over Congress, 13/13 needed to amend Articles, 9/13 needed to approve legislation. Constitution- Executive branch headed by President who chooses Cabinet and has checks on power of judiciary and legislature, 2/3 of both houses of Congress plus 3/4 of state legislatures or national convention, 50%+1 of both houses plus signature of President. 2) What differences are there between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in regards to the Executive branch of government?
Every bill which passes the House of Representatives and the Senate is presented to the President of the United States before it become a law. (B) What does The Common Body of Tax Law consist of and how does a tax bill become law? The legislative process for most tax bills is as follows: Upon its introduction, a tax bill is referred to either of two Congressional committees, the House Ways and Means Committee or the Senate Finance Committee. After hearings and committee deliberation, the bill is sent to the floor of the House or Senate, where it is deliberated on before a vote. A bill that is passed in one chamber will then be sent to the other chamber and is called an engrossed bill.
When it comes to the U.S. Constitution with core values put together three branches of legislation, executive and judicial were put together as equals so one would dominate the other. If you look at it, the Legislative Branch, Congress, is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It approves Presidential nominations, control budgets, and can veto or impeach. The Executive branch is the President, who can nominate judges, and can veto congressional legislation. The Judicial Branch is the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, and District courts that can declare a presidential act or law unconstitutional.
In summary, the Congress is given the power to declare war and “to raise and support armies”, but the president is authorized to serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces “when called into actual service of the United States.” This means the President has the power to move troops where he deems fit regardless of congress. See the issue here? In Issue 5 of the reading we hear two sides if the President has unilateral war powers or not. John C. Yoo is a Law professor at the University of California Berkeley says yes he does have unilateral war powers. Yoo “argues that the language of the constitution, long-accepted precedents, and the practical need for a speedy action in emergencies all support broad executive power during war.”(Taking sides p73).
The legislative branch contains The House of Representatives and The Senate. The House of Representatives and The Senate are responsible for establishing new laws, changing current laws or illuminating current laws. The executive branch is home to President and the Vice President. The President is elected by the people and chooses the members of his cabinet. The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Courts and Federal Courts.
Penal Code 42.09(a)(3) It prohibits the “desecration of a venerable object” (Case Study) 2. Which branch of government (executive, judicial, or legislative) created the state statute? The Legislative branch of the government created the state statute. 3. The passage above also discusses one court case.
Some of his contributions consist of The Federalist Papers , the Report on Public Credit , and the creation of the national bank. Each of these was used to strengthen the central government. The Federalist Papers were 85 highly persuasive essays explaining each provision of the Constitution and the key element in its campaign. Hamilton’s Report on Public Credit analyzed the financial standing, reorganized the national debt, and established the public credit. The national bank was a creation of Hamilton’s for the government to deposit funds (taxes), print U.S. currency, and regulate all state banks.
The president can utilize military action in such an action. 3. Yes the bill would violate the American obligations pursuant to the GATT because GATT says that one nation will not take unilateral retaliatory action against another nation in a trade dispute. GATT’s primary
President Seven Vital Functions/Roles: 1. Chief Legislator- The president can recall Congress into a special session and can veto the bills passed by Congress. 2. Party Leader- It is the most important domestic role and the president is a symbolic leader for the party members and asserts influence in the party’s operations by selecting the national party chair and serving as the party’s premier fund-raiser. 3.
Do you see cause for state-central government conflict in this article? How? * When there is disagreement over the powers of federal and state governments ARTICLE VII: The Ratification Process: 1. How is the Constitution ratified? * By the vote of 9 states VOCABULARY FOR THE CONSTITUTION: ♦ Enumerated powers: powers specifically delegated to the federal government in Article 1, Section 8 ♦ Delegated powers: same as enumerated ♦ Implied powers: those necessary to carry out the tasks/powers expressly delegated to the government; “necessary and proper” ♦ Advice and consent: refers to the role of the Senate in confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties ♦ Writ of habeas corpus: can’t be held in jail/detained without charges against ♦ Bill of attainder: law that singles out individual or group for punishment without trial ♦ Naturalization: granting citizenship ♦ Pocket veto: President not returning a bill to Congress during the 10 day time from before Congress adjourns ♦ Ex post facto: after the fact; retroactive law THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS: THE BILL OF RIGHTS: * First: no gov’t est.