2006-11-06 07:54:04 · 6 answers · asked by kimberlinus 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
To prevent abuse of power. The framers did not intend for this to be a monarchy, which is why they made so much of checks and balances--even though our current Pres thinks he is supreme ruler, he is no more powerful than the Congress or the Supreme Court.
2006-11-06 07:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember the phrase "checks and balances"....also keep in mind that the USA was founded by people who were afraid to give too much power to one person. Great Britain had a king who was autocratic, and the framers knew that the power to declare war could not be taken lightly. It brings a lot more thought to the table when congress debates an issue than when one man decides.
2006-11-06 08:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by mwg_1976 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The framers chose not to give the president unilateral power in a lot of areas because they did not want to create a monarchy, which is one of the reasons they fought the Revolutioary war, to break free from the English monarchy.
2006-11-06 08:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by al f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because of the magnitude and the far reaching effects of the declaration of war. I think they felt it's a decision that should be decided by a group of people so that the pros/cons could be weighed and it wouldn't be made in the heat of the moment.
2006-11-06 08:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by Rayslittlegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were trying to make sure a warmongering president would never have total say . But in this day of police actions what difference does it make? We don't declare war on you we just attack you .
2006-11-06 08:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by Az rastaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they knew bush would be president!!
2006-11-06 07:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by grumpy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋