2.2 Congressional Powers by Miranda Eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3 en-us 2017-10-10 23:15:51 UTC 2017-10-10 23:25:45 UTC hello@padlet.com How have the powers of Congress changed over time? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837400 Many constitutional amendments have affected the powers of the executive branch or the way the president and vice president are elected. For instance, the tenth amendment states that powers not expressed to Congress or the other branches will fall the the people.]]> 2017-10-10 23:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837400 How does the separation of powers influence the work of Congress? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837437 It used to be expected, roughly speaking, that the Congress would pass laws, the President would execute them, and the Supreme Court would interpret them in individual cases.]]> 2017-10-10 23:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837437 In a divided government, power struggles can occur because... miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837705 1 party controls the white house & other controls congress]]> 2017-10-10 23:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837705 Legislative Oversight is an example of checks & balances because.... miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837951 Congress can see if the executive branch is carrying out a law as it intended]]> 2017-10-10 23:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/ocpvg1avnns3/wish/195837951