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Because then the president would be a dictator. The founding fathers of the USA didn't want a Dictatorship, they wanted limited government. You have to realize that all a democracy needs is 50% + 1 vote to pass something with only 2 choices, with 4 candidates that number drops down to you can essentially get elected with 25% +1 vote. That means it is possible for 75% of the nation to be unhappy with a leader. Hence, the founding fathers limited the role of government to be only the powers listed in the constitution to prevent dictatorships from forming.
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Why did isolationists oppose the lend-lease act?
they thought the bill would "...give the president power to carry on a kind of undeclared war all over the world, in which America would do everything except actually put soldiers in the frontline trenches where the fighting is."
What is the isolationist view on the lend-lease act?
they belived the bill would "...give the president power to carry on a kind of undeclared war all over the world, in which America would do everything except actually put soldiers in the frontline trenches where the fighting is."
Which president put a stop to all foreclosures?
neither
If the veep is sworn in 5 min before the new president and the outgoing president should die in that 5 min timeframe who would be the president?
In this event , the new president would be sworn in and become president. If the outgoing just keeled over, he would be put on a stretcher and carried away to a safe place. If he was shot, all would run for cover and there would be a delay in the swearing in, but it would take place .
Why would congress veto the president's veto?
Your terminology is not quite correct. Congress does not veto a veto, it overrides a veto. And the reason for doing so would be that the members of Congress are determined to have their way. If they can muster enough votes, they have the power to put through their legislation, with or without the approval of the President.
Who is a government official who has the power to apply the law and put it into force?
The President of the United States, for one.
Which president set the goal to put a man on the moon?
your all abunge of
Why would the president of the US refuse to put his hand over his heart would it disrespect the country he really respects?
When a president does that, he is showing his contempt for that country.
What is the deference between king and president?
A king is not elected, a president is. The king believes he is put on the throne by God while a president is there because the citizens of his/her country choose him/her. The king has unlimited power while a president doesn't.
When would the vice president take over the president?
When the President bites the dust, or is incapable of holding the Office of President Article 25 of the Constitution can be put into effect.
Why were the against congressional selection of the president?
Because they felt that it would put the president " too much under the legislative thumb"
What would all the power to die on your 2000 Toyota Camry?
I put the key in the ignition, everything lit up in a normal manner for a split second, then all the lights went out. No power locks, no lights of any kind, no nothing. Any help would be appreciated
