Legislative

• Legislative - Explain

  Legislative decisions are passed to congress, they essentially make the laws in America.

  Congress has many political powers, including the ability to override the Presidential Veto with a two-thirds majority.

  Veto power - Before legislation becomes law, bills must be signed by the President. If they disagree with a new law they can refuse to sign it.
• Legislative - Examples and Analysis

  In January 2021, congress overturned President Donald Trump’s veto of a defence spending bill.

  -> This showcases the congress holding the executive to account and reducing its influence, ensuring all government bodies are controlled and equal in power.
• Legislative - Rebuttal

  However, the President has the power to bypass congress through using an executive order.

  They can issue an executive order to create a new law, or remove previous laws.
• Legislative - Rebuttal Example & Analysis

  On his first day in office in January 2021, President Biden used executive orders to remove many if Trump’s laws - such as the ‘Muslim Travel Ban’

  -> This clearly showcases ability of the Executive to wield more power than other Government Branches, as holding this responsibility means they are able to effectively make decisions on their own terms.
• Legislative - Evaluation

  Therefore, despite congress having the ability to overrule the vito power, this is overridden itself in the Executive’s influence through Executive Orders, overall creating disproportionate power in the United States Government.