im suppose to right an essay if the president is too powerful. is this good. The Articles of Confederation was our first Federal Constitution. It proved too weak to carry on the work of a national government. Under the Articles, each year the Congress met, they would elect a new President, a creature of the legislature. It was the President's job to carry out and administer the wishes of the Congress, to appoint cabinet officers as well as ambassadors.
It was much the same as a corporate board of directors with a chairman or president at its head, doing the bidding of the board. America's national government was too feeble, under this arrangement, to do the nation's business. A new Constitution had to be created that would enable government to function, but not to rule. In the Constitutional Convention of 1787, according to James Madison's journals, the first work on shaping a new government did not start until the fifth day, and two days were spent defining the legislative branch, and two and a half days on the Executive. The initial proposals had the Executive selected by the Legislative Branch, as it was under the Articles.
That soon passed with the idea that the Executive should not be a creature of that body, depriving the Executive branch of its autonomy and upsetting the balance of power. Yet, the sentiments were against a free and active ruler, so the Legislative Branch made the laws and the Executive was to carry them out. The Judiciary had the task of settling disputes rising out of the actions of both. Each branch checked the other. The President could not declare war, under the new Constitution ratified in 1789. He could request Congress to declare war and, should they do that, the President assumed the role of Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. In the case of the invasions of both Afghanistan and Iraq by President Bush, wars that had to be agreed to by Congress, the President is being accused of operating on his own and outside the law.
In reality, President Bush went to Congress for authorization, and, in a slight-of-hand way, Congress gave him permission. By slight-of-hand, they left themselves an out by being able to say, we only said he could look into it, or do it if we really said OK later on. Congress, through its own cowardice, did not want to come out and tell the President to "go get ?em." They wanted political wiggle room in case it turned unpopular, as wars usually become. The Civil War, the First and Second World Wars, Korea and certainly Viet Nam had turned around in the people's mind, and if these two turned in the same way, the opposition party could deny complicity in the whole affair, which they are doing now.
It proves to citizens, that if we elect PC Cowards to Congress, this will always happen. Our nation becomes hostage to political power grabs of one side or the other, instead of uniting behind a decision made, right or wrong
Uh-oh! I see some plagiarism in here:
"The Articles of Confederation was our first Federal Constitution. It proved too weak to carry on the work of a national government. Under the Articles, each year the Congress met, they would elect a new President, a creature of the legislature. It was the President's job to carry out and administer the wishes of the Congress, to appoint cabinet officers as well as ambassadors."
http://www.populistamerica.com/president_too_powerful
Be sure to go through the entire paper and take care of all such problems. If I can find it this easily and quickly, so can your teacher. Plagiarism usually = 0 for a grade.
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Fix all, and re-post.
Why would anyone go to school to get an education then copy work off the internet?
Answer grazing and mooching is one thing, and bad enough, but stealing is really a moral issue.
Finally, you are supposed to write (not right, unless you live in the woods) your own work. Ask your momma about that.
Your essay is a good start, but it may be helpful to organize your thoughts and provide more evidence and examples to support your argument. Here's a suggested outline and some additional points you could include:
Introduction:
- Introduce the topic and state your thesis statement that the president is too powerful.
- Briefly mention the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a new Constitution.
Body Paragraphs:
1. Lack of Separation of Powers:
- Discuss how the president's considerable powers can lead to an imbalance in power between the branches of government.
- Highlight examples of presidents using executive orders or executive actions to bypass Congress and enact policies without proper legislative review.
2. Erosion of Civil Liberties:
- Explain how an overly powerful president may infringe on individual rights and civil liberties.
- Provide examples such as the expansion of surveillance programs or restrictions on freedom of speech and privacy rights.
3. Potential for Abuse of Power:
- Discuss the risks of a president misusing their powers for personal or political gain.
- Explain how an unchecked executive can undermine democracy and the principle of accountability.
- Provide historical examples like President Nixon's involvement in the Watergate scandal.
4. Limited Accountability:
- Discuss the challenges of holding a powerful president accountable for their actions.
- Mention the difficulties of impeachment and the potential for political bias in the impeachment process.
Conclusion:
- Summarize your main points and restate your thesis that the president's power should be limited.
- Reflect on the importance of maintaining a balance of power and the need for checks and balances in a democratic system.
Remember to support your arguments with evidence, such as specific historical examples, relevant statistics, or expert opinions. Revising and expanding your essay with these additional points will help strengthen your argument and provide a more comprehensive analysis of the issue.