Aug 28, 2008 11:28PM GMT
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Politics - United States
Is the President of the United States of America just a figure head?
Some people say this. I'm never sure. I mean what power and influence does the president have with all of the checks and balances going on in Government?
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raves +1 posted Sep 04, 2008 01:51AM GMT
Answered No, not just a figure head!
A figure head can't take a bill and shove it up Congress' @$$, can it? A figure head can't scoup an entire army and dump them into war, can it? No, the President of The United States is not just a figure head. As someone stated earlier, it is the MOST POWERFUL position on earth. -
raves posted Aug 29, 2008 02:40AM GMT
Answered No, not just a figure head!
The President does have a great deal of power, albeit checked by the Legislative and Judiciary branches of the governmant, but has a great deal of latitude...especially when the Congress is so timid, and the SC is mostly conservative, these days.... -
raves posted Aug 29, 2008 01:04AM GMT
Answered No, not just a figure head!
In many cases, I agree. The old saying is "The President PROPOSES, the Congress DISPOSES."
The President carries with him a burden however, that cannot be passed on to others. And that is the Image of this Country when meeting world leaders. The IMAGE of the office over seas is not something he can pass off. If he choses a weak Sec Of State, Like Condi Rice, people will point at HIM, not at us. The President can sway people. If he has a strong friendly relationship with Congress, things will go smoothly. Look at the first 6 years under Jethro. He gave them every dime they wanted and they licked his ass. That came to a screaming halt in 2006.
And yet, it doesn't have to. Bill Clinton had a great working relationship with a Republican Congress. -
raves +1 posted Aug 29, 2008 12:01AM GMT
Answered I dunno
I kinda feel as though he is, just a single person we can blame for the mistakes and praise for the successes. I mean he really doesnt run the country alone, yes he may hold the most power..but i still kinda think hes just a figure head. -
raves Aug 29, 2008 01:07AM GMTYou will have to admit, Art, that there are times in working Domestically where you really have to wonder how strong the President really is. I think what you say carries a great deal more weight abroad (well....it did at one time) than it does here. We tend to snicker at those who want to give themselves 'aires'.
Answered No, not just a figure head!
No it is the most powerful job in the world.