13 Questions
What is the role of the Office of Legislative Affairs in the Executive Office of the President?
To lobby members of Congress to vote for the president's legislation.
How does the president's administration secure support from members of Congress on key votes?
By reaching out to members of Congress, making deals, and using informal power to persuade them.
Why might the administration need to 'call in favours'?
To secure support on key votes from members of Congress.
In what ways does the president use informal power to persuade members of Congress?
Through campaigning in the home states of members of their own party.
Why does the administration often need votes from across the aisle?
Because the two parties sit on opposing sides of the central aisle in each chamber of Congress.
What is the significance of lobbying members of Congress from both parties?
The administration may need votes from across the aisle, meaning the opposing party.
What power does the Supreme Court have over Acts of Congress?
The power to rule Acts of Congress unconstitutional and therefore no longer law.
How can Congress overturn the ruling of the Supreme Court?
By introducing a constitutional amendment and achieving a two-thirds majority in both houses, followed by ratification by three-quarters of US states.
Under the system of checks and balances, why is it difficult for Congress to overturn the ruling of the Supreme Court?
It requires a two-thirds majority of both houses, and then ratification by three-quarters of US states.
In what situations does the Court's decision usually stand in practice?
In practice, the Court's decision usually stands.
What power does the Supreme Court have over Acts of Congress?
The Supreme Court can rule that Acts of Congress are unconstitutional and therefore no longer law.
Under the system of checks and balances, why is it difficult for Congress to overturn the ruling of the Supreme Court?
Congress can only overturn the ruling of the Court by introducing a constitutional amendment, which requires a two-thirds majority of both houses and ratification by three-quarters of US states.
In what situations does the Court's decision usually stand in practice?
The Court's decision usually stands, as Congress can only overturn it by introducing a constitutional amendment, which is very difficult to achieve.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between the President and Congress in the American government. Learn about the interactions, lobbying, and legislative strategies used by the Executive Office of the President to secure support from members of Congress.
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