The Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's recess appointments to fill openings in the National Labor Relations Board were unconstitutional. Was he abusing his power? This made us wonder,...
========== The supreme court recently ruled that 3 Presidential
Appointments were made illegally, unanimouslyagreeing that President Obama overstepped
his powers. Which begs the question, whatpowers does the Executive Branch actually
have?Well, let's start with the general stuff.
He has the power to veto or approve bills,pardon people, command our military, sign
treaties, nominate judges and nominate peopleto fill any other position whose appointments
are not otherwise provided for in the Constitution.Meaning he appoints pretty much everybody
but Congress itself.Congress does have the right to approve his
appointees, but only when they are in session.If congress is on recess, the President can
appoint whomever he wants.This is where the court says he over stepped
his pow...
