Consider: Who is more powerful: Congress or the Prez?

Homework: Quiz and test tomorrow

Toward Reform:

Balancing Institutional Power

Chapter 6: CongressAP Government and Politics

Congress and the Executive

Tenure of Office Act – during the tenure of Andrew Johnson Weakened the power of the executive

Since FDR, president has gained strength vis-à-vis Congress. Strong executive versus strong legislative

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Congress and the Judiciary

Judicial review Supreme Court can determine

if legislation is constitutional

Jurisdiction of federal courts

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Congress and the People

The People’s Branch Congress serves

best interests of citizens

Approval Ratings Why are they so

low today?

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FIGURE 6.5: What do Americans think about Congress?

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