Separation of Powers
Article I lists the powers of Congress
Article II lists the powers of the executive branch Article III lists the powers of the judiciary branch. |
Real-Life Example
1. In 2010, President Obama vetoed a bill, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010. An override was attempted by Congress but ultimately failed with a 143-245 vote. This demonstrates how the legislative branch and executive branch are separated in the sense that one branch performs an action which the other branch can then react to; the branches do not simultaneously try to pass bills.
2. The first overriding of a presidential veto by Congress occurred on May 3, 1845. President John Tyler's veto was overridden by the necessary two-thirds vote on a Congressional bill that would have denied him the power to use federal funds to build revenue-cutter ships without Congress' approval.
3. Back in 1996, The Supreme Court agreed today to decide whether Congress exceeded its authority three years ago when it passed a law giving religion more protection against Government interference that the Court itself has found to be constitutionally required. Click here for the full article
2. The first overriding of a presidential veto by Congress occurred on May 3, 1845. President John Tyler's veto was overridden by the necessary two-thirds vote on a Congressional bill that would have denied him the power to use federal funds to build revenue-cutter ships without Congress' approval.
3. Back in 1996, The Supreme Court agreed today to decide whether Congress exceeded its authority three years ago when it passed a law giving religion more protection against Government interference that the Court itself has found to be constitutionally required. Click here for the full article