Should the president have power to impound funds?

Question

Should the president have the power to impound funds Congress has authorized for spending?

Answer 1

Well it be sad day when a president is allowed to over rule the congress especially war monger like George w Bush. Can you honestly imagine what the world be like if nutters like him who are so easily led by people around him. Do you not agree with me asker especially as the congress is elected two years after after the President was elected. Hope we as people between ourselves sort out the mess this President has made and impeach him so futur Presidents are no so gun ho. It be sending a clear signal to the rest of world the America is democracy and hold`s it own to account when they have lied to the public. If you want to get in touch with me please feel free to do so   [e-mail]    I love to correspond with people around the globe.

Answer 2

No our US Constitution provide the power of the purse to Congress. Its part of the checks and balances.

Congress has authority over financial and budgetary matters, through the enumerated power to "lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States." (power of the purse) The Sixteenth Amendment extended power of taxation to include income taxes.[7] The Constitution also gives Congress power over appropriating funds, with all government spending required to be included in congressional appropriations. This power is an important way for Congress to keep the executive branch in check.[7] Other powers granted to Congress include the authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States, regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states, and coin money.

Answer 3

What does the law say?