Argumentative essay #2

What is the main argument of Federalist 70 regarding executive power?

Federalist 70 argues that a single executive power is necessary for an efficient government, allowing the public to easily identify a bad leader.

How does Federalist 51 address the distribution of power among branches of government?

Federalist 51 explains that the president does not have too much power due to checks and balances from other branches, including Senate approval of appointments and the House's ability to override vetoes.

What is the role of Congress concerning the president's proposed budget?

The president's proposed budget must be reviewed by congressional committees.

According to the Constitution, who has the power to initiate wars?

Only Congress has the power to start wars.

What are caucuses and primaries?

Caucuses and primaries are mechanisms that allow voters to have a say in choosing the party nominee for presidency.

What does separation of powers mean in the context of government?

Separation of powers distributes power across institutions to prevent any one government branch from becoming too powerfulby clearly defining their responsibilities and limits.

How many executive orders do modern-day presidents average per term?

Modern-day presidents average around 200 executive orders per term.

What was significant about the executive orders issued by past presidents like the Roosevelts?

Presidents like the Roosevelts issued over 1000 executive orders per term, much more than modern presidents.

Counter What is executive privilege, and how does it relate to presidential power?

Executive privilege is an informal power allowing presidents to withhold information, which some argue gives them more power than they should have.

Counter What is the significance of secrecy in relation to executive power as discussed in Federalist 70?

Federalist 70 emphasizes that presidents need to act with decision, accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch, suggesting that secrecy was intended to be part of presidential power.

Counter How has social media affected the exposure of the president to the public

Increased exposure through social media can force Congress to respond more quickly to public opinion regarding the president.

Counter What concern does Federalist 51 raise about executive orders?

Federalist 51 raises concerns that executive orders bypass the checks and balances intended by the framers.

How does the presence of advisors affect the modern presidency according to Federalist 70?

While Federalist 70 argues for a single president as the executive, modern-day presidents also rely on many advisors.

What contradiction exists between the roles of Congress and the president in initiating legislation?

Although modern presidents initiate a lot of legislation, the Constitution states that this is primarily the role of Congress.