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).