The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other.

 a.       For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power.                                      

          iii.            Power as commander in chief

 b.      For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power.

          i.            Legislative oversight power

          ii.            Senate advice and consent power

         iii.            Budgetary power