Seven Reasons Why We Need A President Summary

The arguments made by Federalists and anti-Federalists regarding the office and powers of the presidency during the ratifying debates that followed the drafting of the Constitution in 1787 were persuasive, but distinctly at odds. Both sides, however, sought the same thing, how best to allocate power in a unified republic of states? From this question opposing views developed as to whether or not a President should even exist, and if so, what powers he should be granted. I will briefly examine the presidential powers that were primarily awarded under Article II of the new Constitution. I will then explore the opposing arguments that arose during the ratifying debates concerning those granted powers. I do so in the interest of offering a

The presidency has been titled the most prestigious executive position in the United States of America, yet it is the most restricted. Presidents possess vast formal powers, nonetheless these powers are restricted due to constitutional check and balances. Article II of the constitution contains the constitutional powers of the government, which delivers the method of election, and provide a permanent four year term. When reading the 2nd Article of the Constitution, many are struck by how much attention is given to the process of the presidential election, and the slight attention paid to the powers of the president once in office. Factually, several presidents have taken a restrictive view of their duties, and the process through which a president is nominated and

Society turns to powerful leaders for guidance in times of uncertainty. Especially after the American Revolution, the people needed a leader to mollify the concerns entailing their newfound independence. They needed a president who could guide them like a king without creating a power vacuum, who could lead with respect without becoming corrupt, and who could put the future of the country beyond his own desires; America’s future was reliant on a leader who had these qualities. Luckily, the first president, George Washington, acted as the “good king” America heavily needed.

While some would argue that the framers of the Constitution did enough to limit the power of the President because of actions carried out by the leaders of the past, the more valid perspective is that these actions were made based on personal goals, and that judgements on these actions are justified based on opinions—not facts. From this, it can be concluded that the authors of The Constitution of the United States have placed enough rules, regulations, and checks to successfully limit the power of the President. In this modern American world, social and governmental society is continuously developing and evolving over time; important decisions that drive this evolution are made everyday by people of great importance. One of these important

It is said that individuals are value and critique by their actions and character in life. However, it is essential to understand why it is that certain individuals make certain decisions despite the outcome it may create, in this particular case, presidents. Each president has distinctive qualities and traits that make them unique when compared to previous and future presidents. No matter the time span between the 1930’s to modern time, presidents are still held to scrutiny for their success and mistakes during office. Every president of the U.S. while serving their term has had to deal with specific issues regarding poverty, war, economic, or foreign problems.

Throughout history, rulers, presidents, and dictators have come and gone. Some made great advancements and others faded into the background. Without power, a leader is nothing. To be successful, power must be acquired, but to truly influence and have control a leader must know how to use their power. Being able to have the right balance is rare. The 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, was able to master this skill through his tactics leading up to his election and the days following it. Through his presidency, future candidates can use his use of a strong support system, his stern mind set on his values, and his eagerness to bring the country together as a model for their term.

Thus the imperial presidency was born from foreign affairs, from “faith and duty and the right of the United States to intervene swiftly in every part of the world” at any moment without the approval of congress (Schlesinger). Past presidents have dealt with national emergencies, this pressure is responsibility that he “must take unto himself” and act accordingly (Schlesinger). Good government starts with the appearance of our leader, and the entire executive office. The president should be representative of the all people in the United States, an exceptional role model who takes the people’s needs into account. The best time for a strong imperialistic president is when faction, anarchy, and excessive ambitions threaten it. The energy put forth by the president “generally characterize the proceedings of one man in a much more eminent degree” than that of a weaker and more dispersed power system (Hamilton). The importance of this energy highlights the respect our government continues to have for the constitution because of the importance it maintains in this day and age.

People who are in positions of power can influence society in a variety of ways, from persuading people to change their ways, to influencing and motivating people to take a stand for what they believe in. People in power can change society for the greater good but also for worse than it originally was. The sermon, “Sinners in the hands of an angry God” by Jonathan Edwards and the “Virginia convention speech” by Patrick Henry are great examples of this.

Power, authority and governance can have a major impact on a government and the citizens living under that government. Just like these concepts play a major role in the development of a nation, so does a President. Once the United States Constitution was ratified, the American experiment began. The first Presidents had to go through many adversities and had to overcome them. There were several events that increased American moral which contributed to the growth of the U.S and it was up to the early Presidents to act in the best interest of the new nation. Throughout the history of the United States, the presidents had made choices that had both a negative and positive outcome. There are arguments and debates about how the effect of a President's

Recently, everyone has begun to wonder the same thing: why are so many leaders so… corrupt? Why do they care only about a miniscule group of people, throwing aside morals altogether? The feeling of power creates a superiority complex, letting power go to a leader’s head and giving them the desire and means to execute terrible things. This is a problem because many people in our world acquire their power because others believe they can improve the world. Once power takes control, they become corrupt. It is essential for the public to understand this because otherwise, people in power will gain this complex.

All political power emanates from the people, this simply means the people are the boss. It’s written in the constitutions, the first three words state “We the people…”. This principle is also the basis of our Declaration of Independence. In its simplest form, this principle means that when any form of government becomes destructive it is up to the people to alter it, or abolish it. An example of this today would be our presidential election. In my opinion, Hillary and Trump both are not that great of candidates, but in all reality Trump is our best bet. As

The traits of a great president are beginning to be defined first in Federalist 70 by Alexander Hamilton. In this document, Hamilton outlines the need for a strong executive branch and the need for a strong president. A trait that Hamilton believes defines a good president is a trait of strong energy; energy to protect the nation, secure the liberties, and help administer laws to help promote the stability of the nation. Hamilton argues that a “feeble executive implies a feeble execution of the government.” (Lawler). Without a strong, energetic president as the backbone to provide leadership, the country can fall into the traps of factions or anarchy, ultimately destroying the government. In addition to strength and energy, intelligence and leadership is crucial for a president to be effective and great. Leadership is a necessary quality to

In the admittedly short life time of the Presidential branch its occupants have taken massive strides in empowering and strengthening their office. At times a case could be made that the executive has aspired to too much; threating essential American political values, such is the case of President Franklin Roosevelt who secured a third term of office ignoring precedent and tradition. However, evidence would suggest that for any significant step a president takes towards increasing their power; often results in an equal and opposite reaction. That is not to say that our presidents are weak, in actuality we see that our presidents have significantly increased their power to wage war

The modern presidency has in a sense become a double-edged sword in that presidents have become beneficiaries of anything positive that can be attributed to government, but also can be blamed for anything bad occurring in society. Quite simply, the modern president has become the center of our political system (The Modern Presidency, 2004). The men who have dealt with this double-edged sword known as the modern presidency have often walked a very fine line between effectiveness and ineffectiveness, but all have attempted to use their power in one way or another.

Presidents of the United States of America have been around since the country became it’s own. Each president is given certain responsibilities and rights. Presidential power is listed in the Constitution but since then, there’s been room for more responsibilities to come into play. The powers exercised in the modern world surpass those included in the Constitution. Today, the president has a number of offices and departments serving under him. These institutions help keep the government together and everything running smoothly. The presidents rely on a number of other things. Some include elections, political parties, interest groups, the media, and public opinion. There are different kinds of powers granted to the president. While some