how dose the principle of separation of powers limit congress?
a. congress cannot enforce the laws that they make
b. congress must interpret legislation for the courts
c. congress must rely on the executive branch to introduce legislation
d. congress must share power with individual state governors
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The principle of separation of powers limits Congress in several ways. Let's break down each option to understand better:
a. Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
This option is incorrect. Congress has the authority to enforce the laws they create through various means, such as oversight committees, investigations, and impeachment.
b. Congress must interpret legislation for the courts.
This option is also incorrect. It is the role of the judiciary branch, particularly the courts, to interpret and apply the law. Congress passes laws, but it is the job of the courts to ensure their constitutionality and interpret their meaning.
c. Congress must rely on the executive branch to introduce legislation.
This option is partially correct. While Congress has the power to introduce and pass legislation, individual members of Congress or committees within Congress can initiate proposed laws. They don't necessarily rely on the executive branch to do so. However, it is common for the President or executive agencies to propose legislation as well.
d. Congress must share power with individual state governors.
This option is incorrect. Congress is a federal legislative body, and while it collaborates and coordinates with state governments on certain matters, it does not share power with individual state governors. Congress has its own specific powers laid out in the Constitution and does not derive power from state governors.
Therefore, the correct answer is none of the options presented. The principle of separation of powers mainly limits Congress by preventing it from encroaching on the powers of the other branches of government (executive and judiciary) and maintaining checks and balances in the system of governance.