chapter13constitutionquestions
1. Is the American presidency too powerful, or is it not powerful enough?
I think as the book states that the presidency and its scope have grown dramatically since its creation. I don’t think the framers had the vision of today’s world when they created the position. That being said, the one thing that has not changed or grown is the President still must answer to Congress and the people. I think he has a huge amount of responsibility and sometimes enough and sometimes not enough power. It just depends on the situation and where his presidential powers lie on the scale for that problem.
2. Is it better for the country if the same party controls the presidency and Congress?
I do not know if it is better for the country but it is for the President. I would think that it would better to have a bipartisan congress just to have both sides checking each other. Also to assure that there is no monopoly on decisions based solely on party political gains.
3. Should the president be given the power to veto specific lines in an appropriations bill?
Yes, because it would eliminate congress the ability to put in riders in bills that the president supports and want to pass.
4. Was President Bush (the elder) constitutionally required to obtain consent from Congress before initiating Operation Desert Storm in 1991?
Yes, and he did so. He did obtain a resolution from Congress to use force.
5. Who was the greatest president since World War II? What makes a great president?
Franklin D Roosevelt, he was in office for 13 years and achieved more than any other president on record. I think what makes a good president differs from person to person and party to party. I think responsibility, accountability, logic; problem solving, intellect, good cabinet and support, legislative agenda and character are key components for myself.
6. Did Congress have good grounds for impeaching President Bill Clinton in 1998? Did the Senate make the correct decision in acquitting
I think as the book states that the presidency and its scope have grown dramatically since its creation. I don’t think the framers had the vision of today’s world when they created the position. That being said, the one thing that has not changed or grown is the President still must answer to Congress and the people. I think he has a huge amount of responsibility and sometimes enough and sometimes not enough power. It just depends on the situation and where his presidential powers lie on the scale for that problem.
2. Is it better for the country if the same party controls the presidency and Congress?
I do not know if it is better for the country but it is for the President. I would think that it would better to have a bipartisan congress just to have both sides checking each other. Also to assure that there is no monopoly on decisions based solely on party political gains.
3. Should the president be given the power to veto specific lines in an appropriations bill?
Yes, because it would eliminate congress the ability to put in riders in bills that the president supports and want to pass.
4. Was President Bush (the elder) constitutionally required to obtain consent from Congress before initiating Operation Desert Storm in 1991?
Yes, and he did so. He did obtain a resolution from Congress to use force.
5. Who was the greatest president since World War II? What makes a great president?
Franklin D Roosevelt, he was in office for 13 years and achieved more than any other president on record. I think what makes a good president differs from person to person and party to party. I think responsibility, accountability, logic; problem solving, intellect, good cabinet and support, legislative agenda and character are key components for myself.
6. Did Congress have good grounds for impeaching President Bill Clinton in 1998? Did the Senate make the correct decision in acquitting