1. What are some historical or current examples of out three branches of government working together. In 2016 President Obama vetoed a bill called the Justice against sponsors of terrorism act, it was passed in congress and by the supreme court. But the president thought that it could possibly hurt the relationships the U.S has with other countries. The veto was overridden and the bill was put in place. This shows the branches of government working together, because even though the president didn't think the bill was a good idea, it was still put in place, because congress thought that it would make the country a safer place because it would hold the people responsible for terrorist attacks accountable for their actions. 2. What is …show more content…
What is the role of special interest groups in the political process? Do they have to much influence over congressional members? Interest groups in the political process provide information to the government and the public about many political issues, they also provide information to help politicians with their campaigns. I don't think that they have to much power over congressional members, because they help the government to create policies. 4. Is there a branch of government that has too much power? Why? Give specific examples. I don't think that there is one branch of government that has too much power, because the system of checks and balances still works today. If the President wants to do something that would greatly impact our country, he would have to get permission from both the supreme court and congress. The supreme court has the final say in weather or not a law is passed by the president. They decide if a law is unconstitutional or not. Congress has the power to veto a law, they must have ⅔ of congress against a law in order for the law to be vetoed. 5. Are congressional members fulfilling their duty as representatives of voters? Why or Why …show more content…
Has Congress ever overstepped its Constitutional authority by blocking Presidential nominations? I don't think they have, the constitution says that the president must have the consent of the senate and congress in order to appoint a government official. So they have the right to block presidential nominations. 7. What do you think is the most important power of the three branches? I think that the power that is most important is that it is most important for the government to be able to make laws, because with the laws they can insure that they can promote all of the other powers of the government. Or the power to have a military is important because it can keep our country safe. 8. What is an executive order and how has it been used to enforce laws? Do you agree that the Executive should have this power? Why or why not. An executive order is a law made by the president that has almost the same amount of power as a federal law, even though congress can pass a law to veto it. I think that they should not have this power because they can use it to make laws more complicated, or they can make a law for their own benefit. 9. What is a government shutdown? Should it be used as a negotiation