Posted on 09/17/2013 6:32:48 AM PDT by 11th_VA
Serious question folks. I think Rand Paul is the only 'Potential' Presidential candidate that could put an end to the growing 'Imperial Presidency' - what say you?
-—since Executive Orders started with George Washington, it is unlikely that Congress will do that-—
As much as anyone else here who thinks they can get 2/3 of Congress to do the same.
No, Congress can not out law executive orders. Well they could but the Supreme Court would rule the law unconstitutional.
Paul will never be pres. Never.
And if a POTUS won’t follow the Constitution, what makes you think they’ll follow a law?
Executive orders are internal communications within the unitary executive branch headed by the president. Congress cannot forbid the president from giving directions to his subordinates. However Congress can overturn individual EO’s by legislation or go to court to overturn those that they think are contrary to the law or the Constitution.
You’re voting for Hillary?
I wouldn’t vote for him at this point.
I'm leaning that way. The main thing that could change my mind is if he doesn't keep a lid on this father's supporters. Many were were so obnoxious and prone to talking down to anyone who didn't agree with them 100% that they drove people away.
The other thing is to not overestimate the stupidity of the American voter. Talk to the mainstream about how instead of savers getting interest, anonymous owners of the Federal Reserve make billions. Explain how globalism is concentrating wealth, power, and property upward. Say out loud how going back to the Constitution gives us a chance to go back to how great the US was when it was followed. You'll be surprised just how informed most people are about things that are ruining their day-to-day existance.
JMHO
No. The president runs the Executive Branch.
How to you figure?
No thanks. Runt Paul is a Liberaltarian.
A little more complicated then I put (I massed a few steps) it can be done but I don’t know when/
Congress cannot directly vote to override an executive order in the way they can a veto. Instead, Congress must pass a bill canceling or changing the order in a manner they see fit. The president will typically veto that bill, and then Congress can try to override the veto of that second bill.
The Supreme Court can also declare an executive order to be unconstitutional. Congressional cancellation of an order is extremely rare.
If you believe the Constitution actually exists, then EOs don’t. The head of the Executive Branch of the United States government may issue such instructions as may be necessary for the operation of that particular branch (just like Congress can and does), but those EOs have no basis in consitutional legitimacy. Even if Congress were to pass a law saying so. Oh, I certainly understand practical power, and that I would be put in jail if I disregarded one, just like I would if I disobeyed one of EPA’s thousands of regulations - but please don’t tell me it would be done pursuant to the Constitution and legitimate powers of the office of President.
I think you would have a constitutional problem with that; separation of powers. The President runs the executive branch and Congress hasn't the authority to interfere with how he does that.
The Supreme Court can also declare an executive order to be unconstitutional.
I'm not sure that they can.
Congressional cancellation of an order is extremely rare.
When was the last time they did it?
No. Executive Orders are the executive branches’ interpretations by which laws are implemented. Congress might be able to pass some legislation to establish some sort of review of executive orders, to establish that such interpretations are valid, but it would be very difficult to insulate such an office from presidential influence, since it would necessarily be an executive branch office.
In a word, no, because properly limited executive orders are inherent in the President’s constitutional authority. Congress could enact remedial legislation though that would make it easier to scrutinize and challenge executive orders that exceed that authority.
Is there a government web site where we can read all E.O.s?
Hillary is probably a better man but Idont think I could vote for her.
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