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peril. In this time, saw the role of congress diminish, while on contrary expanding the power of the executive. Following the events of September 11th, 2001, which change the setting of the presidency and congressional relationship.By means of manipulation, deceiving, bypassing congress, and using the crisis of September 11th

These congresses were the Stamp Act Congress, the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress. The main reason the colonists revolted against the British was in response to the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was a tax stamp which appeared on every newspaper, legal document, on every customs and shipping document, and on other documents such as tavern licenses and college diplomas. The tax largely affected the middle and lower classes. The act was passed by Parliament on May

undermined the separate of powers” (Demmer, 2015). But they could not take any action because senate already gave the two-thirds approval. For treaties, Congress has the power to accept or decline what the president writes. “The Constitution of the United States, has empowered Congress, and not the president” (Demmer, 2015). This means Congress has more power in leading foreign policy. Then there is the executive agreement which “brought into force with respect to the United States on a constitutional

reasons, Congress played a significant role in the war. This importance of Congress was also proved by its role in World War II. Congress’s

a passed statue from Congress which can also be referred to as regulations. Regulations do not begin in the executive branch of government where agencies developed. They are created in the Congress, where they are the factors for the establishment of the agency involved or function of an agency. The rules start with a legislative act of Congress. “Congress has enacted laws such as the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Unfunded Mandates

provisions that give Congress to power to create, regulate, and mandate the healthcare policy. The three provisions are the Commerce Clause, the Tax Clause, and the “Necessary and Proper” Clause. The Commerce Clause allows the federal government to regulate interstate commerce. Good and services being sold, bought, or traded between the states is regulated by Congress. There has been much debate on how the Commerce Clause effects Congress’ power over individual healthcare policies. Congress explains the

others would say Congress. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 may shine some light on who or whom can declare war. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 also know simple as the War Powers Act states the President must notify Congress within a 48 hour time frame that he is sending troops into military combat. The act does not allow military solders from remaining in a state of conflict for more than 60 days. After 60 days the President must ask Congress again for authorization. The act was made to restrain

of the many events leading up to the Revolutionary War. The major causes of the Revolutionary War include the Acts passed by Parliament, the colonists responses and actions to the acts, and the battles and skirmishes between the British and the colonies. One of the first events in colonial history to spark the idea of separation from England was the passing of the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was the first direct tax on the colonists. It required all written documents to have a stamp. Colonists would

The War Powers Act – Contending Interpretations and the Challenge of Realpolitik Introduction This paper discusses the War Powers Act/Resolution of 1973. Though this resolution was passed by Congress to give it more say in declaration of war and the deployment of American troops to foreign countries promising hostilities, this aim has hardly been achieved. The War Powers Act remains as one of the most contentious legal provisions in the American constitution and has been the subject of several debates

that are granted to Congress are listed. The enumerated powers clearly list actions that Congress is able to perform, like coining money and marinating a navy. Also listed in section 8, there is a clause referred to as the Elastic Clause or the “Necessary and Proper” Clause. This clause gives the Congress implied powers. The establishment of naval bases by Congress is an example of an implied power. The Constitution does not directly give Congress this power; however Congress is allowed to build