Continued

Is conflict inevitable?

What are the causes of conflict?

What are the consequences?

How are coalitions formed?

What encourages cooperation/comity?

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But first----

The President may need help in

understanding Congress.

What should a President know?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What are the causes of conflict?

Constitutional

President is Commander in Chief

Congressional powers include

Provide for common defense

Declare War

Raise and support armies

To make rules

Authority over forts,arsenals

Power to dispose of property

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Congress approves legislation

President may veto

Congress must appropriate

President recommends budget

Congress regulates commerce

Congress governs naturalization

President makes treaties

2/3 approval by Senate

President appoints

Senate must approve

President informs, recommends

Constitution is an invitation to conflict—

And in addition

President and Congress have

Different Constituencies

They are elected for different terms

Congressional terms are unlimited

Party control may be divided

And the branches compete regardless

Interest groups may invite conflict

Consequences of Conflict—

Some laws are not passed

Talk of Gridlock

Passing others takes longer

Some laws are vetoed

Bills are changed in passage

Each bill requires a new coalition