CAn a president cancel a law duly passed and funded by congress?
The President has the power to veto a bill, but Congress can overturn that veto. He has no legislative powers. However, under the guise of national security and depending on the severity, the President can temporarily suspend certain laws in the interest of national security until the Courts or Congress decide otherwise. For example: Martial law in extreme circumstances. In regards to foreign affairs, the President has a great deal of power, in fact this is where most of his power resides. There is very little congress can do if Bush wants to make non-treaty agreements. All Congress can do is deny or cut off any needed funds. Congressional power over the purse is absolute, it is Congress who decides how our taxes are spent and the President must go to Congress for money. Normally the President is not suppose to take money earmarked for one thing, to pay for another thing. When it comes to domestically policy and money, Congress holds all the cards. When it comes to foreign policy, the
