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In the U.S. the legislature really does hold the power of the purse. The substantial majority of spending is through entitlements, tax code distributions, and
by OstiaAntica 15y ago
In the U.S. the legislature really does hold the power of the purse. The substantial majority of spending is through entitlements, tax code distributions, and debt repayments, which are all on autopilot. The President can veto year-to-year discretionary spending, but the veto can be overridden, which damages the president's credibility and so that situation is avoided by capitulating.
- nimblegorilla 15y agoI'm not disagreeing with that, but the executive branch has some influence. Especially when the vice president casts tie-breaker votes in the senate. Vetos also need a larger majority to override and congress is often split down the middle.