Q1 – Why should the president be allowed to use “signing statements” and “executive orders” to expand and define his enforcement authority under a law? Might he use these devices to “veto” a part of a law by delimiting enforcement? Define these terms as the president might do in defending his authority as “Chief of Law Enforcement”
How did TR and Taft debate the reach of executive actions and authority, FDR ,Eisenhower, and GWBush. Which one(s) do you agree with on this subject. Why and which president(s) ?
What is “executive privilege” and why should a president claim a need for this action?
Q2 – If the president is “Chief Diplomat”, how should he use his constitutional powers to make decisions for the US in dealing with foreign nations, international organizations and the US Congress ? Do ethnic/national-origin groups play the role of pressure groups in US domestic politics and elections? Should the US take a leading role in international affairs by trying to lead and fund many organizations? Are there benefits to the US to be in many of these organizations? Consider Trump’s cuts in aid to WHO and US withdrawal from the Paris climate change accord and Biden’s plan to rejoin these groups? Do you have an opinion about the actions of the two presidents?Consider Washington’s ideas , Wilson , Truman (N32), JFK(N36), Nixon and GWB in your response. Will Biden’s decision to bring the troops home from Afghanistan be a wise idea or will this cause a conflict between his roles as a Chief Diplomat?
