8. The power of the president has increased since the writing of the constitution because America has become more prominent on the world stage and technology has allowed for more presidential power. The presidents themselves have also expanded their political power by expanding responsibilities and political resources that the president has. For example, Abraham Lincoln mobilized the country for war and Franklin D. Roosevelt developed the role of the president as manager of the economy. The public also expects the president to do more things, like help with natural disasters and with various educational or health care programs. The public’s expectation of the president has grown, so the president’s power has grown (Edwards 407).
I agree that presidential power has increased because America has become a more prominent leader. However, I also think that presidential power has increased because times are changing. Presidents have to make more laws about technology more than past presidents because the world is evolving and America is becoming more advanced. Presidents' power has increased because presidents become whatever we need them to be during that specific time. After 9/11 President Bush extended his power because we needed protection and security. A president increases his/her power when we need them to be stronger leaders.
I agree with Melissa and Avery, I would also like to add that another reason presidential power is increasing is because more people are depending on the government for everyday things. Back when the constitution was written, the government’s position was to protect the rights and the lives of the people who live in our country. But now, the government’s position is to provide care for people in need. We now have programs like Food Stamps, and welfare, and when we allow the government to take care of the people like this, we end up giving more power to the government, especially the president.
8. The power of the president has increased since the writing of the constitution because America has become more prominent on the world stage and technology has allowed for more presidential power. The presidents themselves have also expanded their political power by expanding responsibilities and political resources that the president has. For example, Abraham Lincoln mobilized the country for war and Franklin D. Roosevelt developed the role of the president as manager of the economy. The public also expects the president to do more things, like help with natural disasters and with various educational or health care programs. The public’s expectation of the president has grown, so the president’s power has grown (Edwards 407).
ReplyDeleteI agree that presidential power has increased because America has become a more prominent leader. However, I also think that presidential power has increased because times are changing. Presidents have to make more laws about technology more than past presidents because the world is evolving and America is becoming more advanced. Presidents' power has increased because presidents become whatever we need them to be during that specific time. After 9/11 President Bush extended his power because we needed protection and security. A president increases his/her power when we need them to be stronger leaders.
DeleteI agree with Melissa and Avery, I would also like to add that another reason presidential power is increasing is because more people are depending on the government for everyday things. Back when the constitution was written, the government’s position was to protect the rights and the lives of the people who live in our country. But now, the government’s position is to provide care for people in need. We now have programs like Food Stamps, and welfare, and when we allow the government to take care of the people like this, we end up giving more power to the government, especially the president.
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