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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 19: Reining in Presidential Power
Congress has on some occasions tried to limit the powers of the President when it believed that boundaries were being overstepped. In times of emergencies, however, the President is usually supported when responding to events.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 22: Energy in the Executive
Presidential powers have grown over time and Americans have accepted that. At the same time, citizens want to see checks and balances from the other branches of government to monitor and limit presidential powers as the need arises.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 28: Strong Limits to Presidential Power
Congress is able to set limits on the powers of the President in a number of ways, including by impeachment.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 29: Supreme Court Checks on President
Supreme Court also plays a role in keeping the powers of the President in check.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 30: Limits by Civil Servants and Public
The executive branch's civil servants and the public's opnions are both able to check the power of the President.