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This 3 page paper examines the power of both branches of government. Specific acts initiated by Congress since 9/11 are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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sent the Marines back to Nicaragua, the criticism from Congress and the newspapers was deafening" (p.18). In essence, the author makes the point that at least during the Coolidge administration,
the Congress had the upper hand. What they said mattered, and the media mirrored this. But things change over time. Sometimes Congress is more influential than the president and sometimes
the opposite is the case. Congress plays an enormous role in influencing foreign policy decisions and this is particularly true in relationship with national security matters. Since September 11th,
Congress has taken many steps to make America safer. One important step was the U.S Patriot Act. This is a controversial Act because it does trample on some civil rights
in order for the government to be able to do its job in finding the terrorists. That is an important move, but Congress has passed numerous acts into law attributable
to the events of September 11, 2001. The Patriot Act is one. Other examples include measures to make sure that the borders are secured as well as to be able
to fight against terrorism abroad. One example of a bill that passed was H.R.3525 or the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 ("LEGISLATION RELATED TO
THE ATTACK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001," 2002). The purpose of this law is to beef up security at U.S. borders and for other purposes as well ("LEGISLATION RELATED TO THE
ATTACK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001," 2002). Another piece of legislation that passed is S.J.RES.23 or Authorization for Use of Military Force where a joint resolution was made for the
authorization of armed forces to combat those who initiated the September 11th attacks ("LEGISLATION RELATED TO THE ATTACK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001," 2002). When it comes to
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