As a response to the war on terror, the president has defended his increase of power with Article 1 Section 8 of th constitution. He believes that it is necessary to be the dominant branch during this time to successfully pull out the country from conflict without tedious and time consuming protocols that must be met by the other two branches but which can be avoided through his.
broadening the president's wartime authority.
Yes. The US Constitution makes no provision for suspending the transfer of power during wartime.
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The President has the constitutional power to grant pardons.
Presidents don't have legislative power. Congress has legislative powers. Presidents don't make laws.
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It can declare the presidents actions unconstitutional.
It is a matter to be debated by the citizens of the country concerned. In many cases presidents can invoke special powers at times of emergency. There are also systems in place to limit presidential power and to reform those powers when needed.
The Roman counsuls did not have absolute power during wartime, only a dictator had absolute power. The counsuls could lead and army and many times the senate authorized this. The counsul had the control of his army, but the power of the state was still in the hands of the senate.
There are four limits on Presidential powers. There is wartime limitations. The President is the Commander in Chief, but Congress does have a say in what happens. There is Veto limitations. There is limitations on Ambassador picks. The Senate can overrule the Presidents pick. There is also a limitation on the Presidential term that can be done through impeachment.