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The framers faced significant challenges in creating the executive branch, primarily balancing the need for a strong, effective leader with fears of tyranny reminiscent of British monarchy. They debated the extent of executive power, the method of electing the president, and the length of term limits to ensure accountability while maintaining efficiency. Additionally, they grappled with defining the relationship between the executive and other branches of government to prevent abuses of power and ensure a system of checks and balances. These discussions ultimately shaped the structure and functions of the presidency as outlined in the Constitution.
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What did the Framers of the Constitution intend the legislature to do?
they intended it to have the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch.
Why did the framers make the executive branch share some of its powers with congress?
They could see into the future.
What views did the framers hold about the power of the presidency?
The Framers didn't have differing views on Presidential power; instead, they believed the Executive branch should be "checked."
What different views did the framers hold about powers of the presidency?
The Framers didn't have differing views on Presidential power; instead, they believed the Executive branch should be "checked."
What colonial experience might have influenced the framers idea of duties for the executive branch?
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Which of the following statements is generally true of the framers of the constitution?
they believed in the supremacy of the executive branch of the federal government
Why would the framers want Congress to be more powerful then the executive branch?
Little of the check and balance system that protected the British citizens in Britain itself extended to the colonies. Not wanting to exchange an authoritarian abroad for one at home, the framers wanted to avoid a government where the executive could rise to that same level of power.
Discuss both the constitutional foundations of the presidency and how the Framers addressed their concerns in the Constitution How has the Executive Branch grown and changed since its inception?
The framers did not want the President or the Executive branch to have too much power. They addressed this concern by setting up a system of checks and balances, with Congress and the Judiciary also having power to supplement the President's power. The executive branch has generally become more powerful over the years.
What are the powers denied to the executive branch?
The executive branch has limited powers because of the constitution. This branch is prohibited from creating new laws and legislation. They are also not allowed to declare war.
Which part of government was considered the weakest by the framers of the Constitution?
The framers of the Constitution considered the legislative branch, particularly the House of Representatives, to be the weakest part of government. They believed that a strong executive branch was necessary to enforce laws and ensure stability, while the legislature would be more susceptible to the influence of public opinion and factionalism. This perspective led to the creation of checks and balances to ensure that no single branch became too powerful. The framers aimed to create a system where the legislative branch would be held accountable and balanced by the executive and judicial branches.
How did the articles of confederation reflect the colonists' fear of monarchy?
creating a national government wihout an executive or an executive branch
Why did the framers design a governmental system in which the executive branch and legislative branch were likely to conflict?
They created that complicated system in order to make it difficult for government to take "hasty and inconsiderate actions."
