One individual can’t control the entire United States. If so, we would be in deeper trouble. There are many rules set in place that allow or disallow the President from doing certain actions towards the American people. We will discuss the branches of the government that actually make the laws happen, how far does the President’s power go, and why limiting the Executive office is a good thing for America.
The President is immediately in charge of the armed forces after he has said the oath. He is also part of the Executive Branch that also includes the Vice President and many others. “The Cabinet and independent federal agencies are responsible for the day-to-say enforcement and administration of federal laws” (The Executive Branch). It staffs 4 million individuals, including many in the armed forces. The office of the President, Department of Agriculture (monitors the USDA), Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and a few other departments (The Executive Branch).
Laws being made and being put into action is the main job of the government. Sometimes they make laws that are needed, sometimes there are laws that aren’t needed or wanted in America. It’s all about making America great and to be fair to all, yet they miss the mark at times. “The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and makes laws for the nation” (How Laws).
The United States people have put their trust into the government to provide safety and enforce laws that do so. It begins with a bill. That bill is then going to the House or the Senate for the committee of each to study and discus. If it’s good, then they continue the bill onto the floor to be debated amongst others of the House or Senate so they can revise it. They approve it and enroll for it to be offered for the president. He can either sign it or veto it. He has that power. However, “A vetoed bill can still become law if two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House then vote to pass it” (K).
The constitutional duties of the President only include twelve. To be short, the most important ones are “Be[ing] commander in chief of the Army and Navy when called into service. Make treaties. Nominate and appoint ambassadors, judges of the Supreme Court and all other officers of the United States. Take care that the laws be faithfully executed” (The twelve). As well as enforcing the laws from Congress. If you really think about, it’s not that much. And it should stay that way. The President is the President for a reason, yes, but one man with all that power and more, can be dangerous. Not having a lot of control can be a good thing.
Having limitations for the executive branch is a good thing for America because one office cannot be under control of a whole continent. It’s too much power for only 4 million people to oversee as well as just the President. If the President is a Democratic, how do we know he will also respect the Republican side? Or Liberal? Conservative? That’s why we need different political figures in the branches to even it out. That way we can hopefully have a fair side for views.
References
How Laws Are Made and How to Research Them. (2017, March 13). Retrieved June 03, 2017, from https://www.usa.gov/how-laws-are-made
K, S. (n.d.). How Are Laws Passed in the United States Government? Retrieved June 03, 2017, from http://legalbeagle.com/6752725-laws-passed-united-states-government.html
Martin, E. (2007, June 22). The twelve powers of a President. Retrieved June 03, 2017, from https://www.opednews.com/populum/page.php?f=opedne_ed_marti_070621_the_twelve_powers_of.htm
The Executive Branch. (2017, March 08). Retrieved June 03, 2017, from https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/executive-branch
