Which branch of the government is most powerful include facts and sources ( I already know they should have equal power because of checks and balance)

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Which branch of the government is most powerful include facts and sources ( I already know they should have equal power  because of checks and balance)

texaschic101 · Answer

The Legislative branch is by far the most powerful branch of government. Almost every action by the other two branches can be overridden in the Senate and/or the House of Representatives. Like a veto from the president can be over turned by a three-thirds vote in Congress, or the president cannot declare war with out the Congress. The president can even be impeached and removed from office by the Congress. The Congress decides on how much tax we pay everyday, which wars we will be in. Any additional power given to the Executive branch of government is given by the Legislative branch. For example, the Military Commissions Act of 2006 gave the president to declare just about anyone an illegal enemy combatant. Congress voted this act on. Declaring war on Iraq was requested by the president, but the Congress decided to give George Bush the “green-light”. Every law is put through Congress and without the Congress’s consent the president is powerless. The President can call for a special meeting of congress to discuss certain matters, issues, and maybe have a bill passed. The Congress practically runs the country. The president is pretty much just the face of the country and influences congress, and signs pardons

texaschic101 · Answer

found it here.. http://compgovfilmcblock.blogspot.com/2008/09/which-branch-of-us-government-is-most.html