Details the various ways the Legislative and Judicial branches can restrain the power of the President, including veto overrides, impeachment, treaty ratification, and judicial review of executive actions.
By re-passing the bill with a two-thirds (\(\frac{2}{3}\)) majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the ultimate check Congress has on the President?
The power of impeachment, which can lead to removal from office for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
What role does the House of Representatives play in impeachment?
The House has the sole power to vote on whether to impeach (formally accuse) the President.
What role does the Senate play in impeachment?
The Senate holds a trial based on the impeachment charges and votes on whether to convict and remove the President from office, requiring a \(\frac{2}{3}\) majority.
How does the Senate check the President's power to appoint officials?
The Senate must confirm major appointments, including cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges, through its "advice and consent" role.
How does the Senate check the President's foreign policy power?
The Senate must ratify all treaties negotiated by the President with a two-thirds (\(\frac{2}{3}\)) vote.
While the President is Commander-in-Chief, what related power does Congress retain?
Only Congress has the power to declare war and to fund the military (the "power of the purse").
How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the President?
The courts can declare executive orders or other presidential actions to be unconstitutional or unlawful.
Who presides over the Senate trial if the President is impeached?
