'Impoundment control act' presentation slideshows

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The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending. Introduction. Budget: A policy document allocating burdens (taxes) and benefits (expenditures). Deficit: An excess of federal expenditures over federal revenues. Expenditures:

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LEGISLATIVE POWERS

LEGISLATIVE POWERS. The President gives a State of the Union address and suggests annual budgets. The President also recommends specific legislation to Congress. The President has the power to veto legislation, but not by line item. The President may call special sessions of Congress.

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Institutions

Institutions. Congress. Census Redistricting Gerrymandering House of Representatives 435 seats 2year term Senate 100 6 year term . Voting Right Cases. Smith v Allwright 1944 Wesberry v Sanders 1963 Buckley v Valeo 1976 Shaw v Reno 1993/ Miller v Johnson 1995

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The Imperial Presidency I & II

The Imperial Presidency I & II. AP Civics. What does imperial presidency mean?. Arthur Schlesinger wrote The Imperial Presidency in 1973 What President do you think it was written about? Belief that prez power had grown excessive Is there any defense to this?

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Congress and the President

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CBO Use of DAMIR

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The Federal Government is the only government that can spend more than it receives.

The Federal Government is the only government that can spend more than it receives. Current Debt: $ 16.4 Trillion Current Deficit: 1.1 Trillion (for 2012); so far in 2013, about $290.4 billion What is your opinion on this statement?

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QUIZ

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Congress and the President

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The Budgetary Process

The Budgetary Process. Section 14.4 pp. 457-464. The Budgetary Process. Budgetary Politics Stakes and Strategies All political actors have a stake in the budget. Try and tie their budget needs to national or political needs The Players

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