How does the president and congress share power in policy making and legislation?

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Answer 1

As a teacher, I can tell you this sounds like a homework question. :) Read the Constitution, Articles I and II. It will discuss the different powers of the President and Congress but I'll give you a brief summary. First of all, "legislation," is a big word. It simply means "making laws." So, the whole process of how a law comes into place is.... someone in the House of Representatives (one house in Congress) writes a bill and sends it to the floor (the rest of the House of Representatives people) to vote. If it passes (simple majority), it goes to the Senate (the other house of Congress). If the Senate passes it, it goes to the President. The President can either sign it or reject it (the veto). If he rejects/vetoes it, it can go back to Congress (the HOR and then the Senate) to see if it can get a 2/3's majority to override that veto. If they can get that many Congressmen in both houses to override the veto, it becomes law. If not, it does not become law. That's how the basic legislation is covered. There is a LOT more on policy making, including many behind the scenes negotiation, etc., but generally the above description is how an "idea" or a bill can legally become a law. If you are a student, you should read in your text or ask your teacher. We love to talk about that stuff! :)