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Role of Congress

in the presidential election
  • History of the Congress
  • Role of the Congress
  • Importance of party control of Congress

Summary

political economic question

Major event in congress

° Congress is bicameral meaning there is one legislature divided in two assemblies° The Senate ° The house of representatives

1789

Creation of the Congress

19e century

key role slavery

20e century

WW2 big decision

Today

Role of Congress

Legislate: propose, debate and vote on laws Oversight of the Executive: Congress oversees the actions of the president and federal agencies.Budgetary power: It votes on the budget and approves federal spending.Specific powers: The Senate approves presidential appointments and ratifies international treaties.

Role of Congress in presidential election

Certification of electoral votes: officially confirm the president, this session is held on January 6Resolution of electoral crises: if no candidate obtains an absolute majority of electoral votes (The House elects the president by one vote) the Senate chooses the vice presidentex 1800 Jefferson and in 1824 Adams

Importance of Partisan Control of Congress

Influence on the certification of results:-in the case of objections to electoral votes the majority party can influence the certification decision. A congress in political agreement with the president facilitates this step.Legislative power and political support:-easier to pass laws, vote on the budget and secure appointments if the president's party controls both houses.

‘When was the congress founded?’

- 1789- 1723- 1854

‘What president was elected by Congress? ’

- Herbert Hoover- Richard Nixon- Thomas Jefferson

‘What power does congress have?’

- Budgetary power- Judicial power- Military power

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