Change is Good Since the year of 1787, the United States Constitution has persisted as the highest law in our land. At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, delegates were determined to set the Articles of Confederation aside and devise a fresh concept. To ensure that we would have a government with rights and freedoms, the delegates created what was called the separation of powers. The reasoning behind the division of government was to ensure that no one branch could vanquish the other. As a result, three separate branches were created in the Constitution known as: the legislative, judicial and executive branches. Since the eighteenth century, America has changed significantly; and while we still uphold the same decrees that lie …show more content…
Aside from the numerous responsibilities required of those in the Executive Branch, they also gain certain powers within their domain. In Article II of the constitution the Executive Branch is given the power to enforce laws, but the main power to enforce laws belongs to the President. The Presidential powers listed in the U.S. Constitution include: “being able to veto a proposal for a law, appoint federal posts, negotiate foreign treaties with other countries, appoint federal judges, grant pardons, and pass something called an executive order”. The President is also the commander-in-chief, chief executive, legislative leader, and chief diplomat. Besides all of the power that the President has when elected into office, how does one get elected to be the leader of our great nation? Well don’t worry the constitution has rules regarding that as well. The constitution has three requirements to become eligible to run for president. One must be thirty-five years of age, be a resident within the United States for fourteen years, and you must be a natural born citizen. With those parameters set, the only thing left to do is vote. Electing the president is a carefully planned process that has been used since 1787 by the framers of the Constitution. The way we vote is through what is called the Electoral College. Over time, some states have altered the way they implement using the system, but the fundamentals
Beginning with the Executive Branch of the United States Federal Government which seems to be the largest branch within the federal government. The Executive Branch is led by the President. The President is head of the state, head of government and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces (The Executive Brach/whitehouse.gov). The President of the United States is a very influential man and an admired leader. The U.S. Constitution, Article 2, Section 1, states that the President must “…take care that the laws be faithfully executed….” (The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription).
There are several people within the states that have the power to chose the President. There is a system to help it is called Electoral College. People would vote as normal and then all the votes for the state would determine the states candidate. This can help or hurt the the people for the opposing candidate. There need to be changes to the Electoral College and how many electoral votes are determined.
The process for electing a president was foreach legislative choosing two senators. The president was picked by the Electoral College. The president was also allowed to be in office for four years and could be elected as president again after their terms are over.
In our newest Constitution, the Framers created three branches of government: Judicial, Legislative, and Executive. These branches were made to have each of their own powers, as to keep the others in check. This system with separation of powers and checks and balances has run our country for more than two-hundred years. One of the main problems facing the Framers in 1787 was where to assign leadership of the United States. In which branch should the power be vested in? Should one branch have more power than another? The division of power is still an issue that exists today. In this essay, I will look at the three branches of government, their power, and how the branches balance each other.
Right now, the President of the United States seems to be elected through a system of designated group of people who cast each state’s official vote for the leader of our country (CNN). This group seems to be made up of five hundred thirty eight people and they come from all the states. If one of the candidates reaches two hundred seventy votes, then become the next president, but if it ends up in a tie, then the House of Representatives elects the president and the Senate elects the vice president.
The Executive Branch’s main job is to enforce the laws. The head of the Executive Branch is the President, also known as Donald Trump. The second in command is the Vice-President, also known as Mike Pence. In order to be the president, you must be at least 35 years old, live 14 years stateside, and be a natural born citizen. There are five categories that the powers of a president can be placed into. The president can be the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the Chief Executive, the Chief of State, the Chief Legislator, and the Chief of Party. As the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the president can make the military decisions and call the National Guard. As the Chief Executive, he makes sure his cabinet and staff are doing their jobs correctly. As the Chief of State, he represents the U.S. abroad, acts as hosts to all foreign dignitaries, and makes treaties subject to a ⅔ approval by the Senate. As the Chief Legislator, he can approve or veto laws and suggest certain laws be made through his supporters in the House/Senate. As the Chief of Party, he is the chief of his political party and can make decisions regarding the makeup of his party.
The way we elect our president in the United States is through the electoral college. The electoral college was first implemented in 1787. The popular vote was never implemented in the United States because it seemed unfair to the candidates. The electoral college is a way of voting in which people from each state vote for the candidate they like. For a candidate to win, they must receive two hundred and sixty nine electoral votes.
Immigration has changed the united states because of the people that came here from other countries. First, since people have come the food has gradually changed like I the mall there is a Chinese place and wraps and different food from other countries. I have an encounter of immigration because My friend Dragana her parents come from Macedonia and they have food from their culture and different life style and I get to experience it when we hang out. Another reason immigration has changed the U.S is that I see a lot of Chinese people work at Chinese restraints and for an example there is a janitor in our school that is an immigrant from a place in Africa and people from Mexico been a lot of new Chinese restraints and burrito places.
The Electoral elects the President of the United States through a complicated process that has not changed much throughout the 200 years it has been around.
When you go to vote you sign your name in a big book, and you get a ballot with all the candidates' names. You then go behind a curtain and mark your ballot. In some states you use a machine. Usually you find out who won the popular vote by the morning after the election. The candidate who won the popular vote is still not the President. Now they have to win the electoral vote! The citizens don't actually decide who the President is. The Electoral College decides. The Electoral College is a group of electors. Each state has a number of electors depending on the population of the state. The electors usually vote the way the citizens vote. However, some states require electors to vote like the citizens and some do not. When a candidate wins the election in a state he or she gets all of the state's votes. The candidate must get at least 270 electoral votes in all to win the
The U.S. Constitution divides the federal government into three branches, granting specific powers to each, much like “rock, paper, scissors”, constitutionally no branch of government is considered the strongest. ‘’Federal Legislative Branch– Makes laws (Congress), Federal Executive Branch – Carries out laws (President, Vice President, and Cabinet), and Federal Judicial Branch Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and Other Courts)’’. Each branch can change acts of the other branches, for example:
One branch in the United States government is the executive branch. The executive branch is responsible for implementing and administrating the public policy enacted by and funded by the legislative branch (separation of powers: an overview). The executive branch is also responsible to put laws into operation, negotiate treaties, negotiate taxes, wage war, appoint judges, diplomats, a cabinet and department heads. Through the attorney general the executive branch has the right to prosecute crimes. Also through the police the executive branch has the power to arrest, detain, and search citizens (separation of powers transparency.org). The president is the highest officer in the executive branch of the federal government, with the primary responsibility for enforcing the nations laws (Brannen 160). Executive officials may only be removed from office by impeachment for and
Do you have a favorite president? Have you ever voted for president? The United States election process was created in 1787 and went into action in 1789 by the founding fathers (“Presidential Elections”). In the first election, two candidates that ran for office included George Washington and John Adams. Through the original election process, George Washington ended up taking office (“Electoral College”). The election process has changed many times since 1789 to become the current election process. Our election process is fair because the candidates and voters have beneficial requirements, the candidates give a valid preview of their government ideas, and the candidate votes are determined by both the public and experienced politicians.
Today in American society, "Multiculturalism" is becoming a prevalent issue within our community. This topic is now frequently discussed among our public officials and media as it directly affects education, employment, and our economy. Once considered by many as a controversial topic, many educators now consider it a vital part of their versatile curriculum. While many welcome multiculturalism in our community, others continue to oppose the differences in language, religion, and custom. In Hasia Diner 's essay, "Some problems with ‘Multiculturalism’: or 'The Best Laid Plan," she argues that multiculturalism is a very odd topic among our society and most people really don 't know what it is. There are common misconceptions that those who are intolerant or ignorant to multiculturalism are automatically racist. Although it is now being addressed in many schools and universities, I agree that not enough emphasis is being placed on equal rights and opportunities for all cultures.
The Bible and the Qur’an are the cornerstones of the two largest religions in the world (Pew Research Center 2017). These iconic religious texts guide the actions and behaviors of billions of people across the globe. The power of these Holy Books is undeniable, both having greatly contributed into shaping the world into what it is today. Throughout history, there has been a visible trend of animosity between a number of the world’s religions, including Christianity and Islam. These theological conflicts beg the questions: how fundamentally different are these religions? And, what might those differences be? Comparing two the early Qur’anic Suras, The Cow and Women, to the beginning chapters of The Book of Genesis and The Book of Leviticus reveals that the content of the two texts is relatively similar. The delivery and style of the content is what sets the texts apart and establishes the overall tone of the respective works.