Article Two of the Constitution highlights most of the formal powers of a U.S. President. However, throughout the years, our President has accumulated informal powers, either granted by the President (themself) or Congress. Through this essay, we will glance at the formal and informal authorities of the President, and later, we will discuss whether the founding fathers would appreciate these new authorities.
The Constitution highlights that the President serves as the head of state and government, and their responsibilities are to execute and enforce the laws. As a result, all of the written statements in the Constitution surround this idea. The President is the commander and chief of the armed forces, including the Navy and the Air Force. As part of their responsibility to execute and enforce the law, our President can appoint federal and Supreme Court judges, as well as …show more content…
As stated prior, these powers come from Congress or the President themselves. Over the years, our Presidents have developed executive agreements instead of making foreign treaties with governments. These are similar to treaties in many ways, except they do not need to be ratified by two-thirds of the Senate, only requiring a majority vote in both houses of Congress. Another informal power of the President is that they can impound funding Congress needs to pass legislation for some time. These actions can stop Congress, allowing the President to address their concerns with the policy proposed. The President is also similar to the CEO of the U.S. They have the power to appoint ministers, ambassadors, and judges who support their ideals, which means they generally have a say in all sections of our government. Lastly, the President can make executive orders containing the force of law. This power can help during times of crisis when the country needs direction to look
The Constitution highlights that the President serves as the head of state and government, and their responsibilities are to execute and enforce the laws. As a result, all of the written statements in the Constitution surround this idea. The President is the commander and chief of the armed forces, including the Navy and the Air Force. As part of their responsibility to execute and enforce the law, our President can appoint federal and Supreme Court judges, as well as …show more content…
As stated prior, these powers come from Congress or the President themselves. Over the years, our Presidents have developed executive agreements instead of making foreign treaties with governments. These are similar to treaties in many ways, except they do not need to be ratified by two-thirds of the Senate, only requiring a majority vote in both houses of Congress. Another informal power of the President is that they can impound funding Congress needs to pass legislation for some time. These actions can stop Congress, allowing the President to address their concerns with the policy proposed. The President is also similar to the CEO of the U.S. They have the power to appoint ministers, ambassadors, and judges who support their ideals, which means they generally have a say in all sections of our government. Lastly, the President can make executive orders containing the force of law. This power can help during times of crisis when the country needs direction to look