GOVT 2305:
The Battle Between the Executive and the Judiciary
Describe the conflict between the actions of President Trump and the federal courts.
In his first few months in office President Trump has made decisions that exceed what previous presidents have done. Some argue that he has exceeded the powers that presidents are granted in the U.S. Constitution, and many of these people have taken these claims to court in the form of lawsuits.
I want you to read up on some of these lawsuits and discuss the arguments against the actions of the Trump administration, as well as those that support these arguments.
What does this mean for our current understanding of the extent of executive power?
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GOVT 2306:
Executive Influence on the Legislature
Describe how successful Governor Abbott has been in influencing the agenda of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Some of the powers the governor is granted in the Texas Constitution allow him to impact the legislative process. He can declare that certain pieces of legislation are emergencies, meaning they can be considered before any other. He can also veto legislation without the possibility of an override by the legislature. He can also veto and funding he does not care for, again without the possibility of an override. There are other informal ways he can persuade and/or coerce the legislature to pass the bills he wants passed.
Used skillfully, these allow a governor to dictate what the legislature will do.
Has our governor been successful this session?
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