Selective Enforcment of Laws by the President
American government has traditionally struggled with the balance of power between Executive and Legislative branches, as the constitution allows ...more »
American government has traditionally struggled with the balance of power between Executive and Legislative branches, as the constitution allows for only two real checks on unrestrained Executive power: legislative authority on spending and impeachment. Neither of these is particularly effective in restraining "nullification by administration"--selective presidential nullification of legislation by refusal to enforce specific provisions. What legislative strategies can Congress use to ensure faithful execution of laws in the context of an uncompliant president?
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