Is he told by advisors what the facts are and then he is free to choose what he deems is the best course of action? How much "freedom" does he have in his decision making? Can the President go against what his advisors suggest? Who does he listen to for advice per govermental policy?
2007-01-14 06:01:34 · 15 answers · asked by jamessalame 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
A president has a group of his closest advisors--his cabinet--who advise him on what to do, each having their own specialty, each an expert in his or her own field. However, the final decision ultimately rests with him. And you'd probably be surprised what little power actually rests in the President's hands. He can suggest a bill to Congress, but so can you. He can pass or veto a bill from Congress, but his veto can be overridden by Congress. He can control the movement of troops for about 2 months, then needs Congressional Approval. He can appoint people to the Supreme Court--with congressional approval.
2007-01-14 06:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Delynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The president does not have free reins to make decisions all the time. He can deploy troops, but he can't declare war. That is up to congress. He has advisors that give him his information and more often than not, he takes that advice. Most presidents are only as good as their information, so often problems rest more with the support team than with the man himself. However, he can go against advice about things he has the Constitutional right to do. But that may be career suicide, so many often go with their advisors always.
2007-01-14 06:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by sfs18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under normal circumstances, a president gathers information from carefully selected advisors,members of his cabinet,the joint chiefs of staff,the various intelligence agencies,and hopefully from outside sources. Some of the decisions must be validated by the members of the legislature; normally those relating to war powers; however under extreme conditions,these requirements can be circumvented.
Unfortunately,under this administration there seems to be only two advisorary sources:Dick Chaney and the Magic Eightball.
2007-01-14 06:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bonnie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This president plays spin the bottle and all the possible answers are really ridiculous. His advisors (most of them) are right there playing with him. He doesn't listen to the ones with real solutions and brains.
2007-01-14 06:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His advisors advise him but he can go against them but his cabinet with the vice-president can overrule him. To my knowledge that has not happened ever.
2007-01-14 06:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always when I ask a question, even if it is the simplest one, they cannot give me a proper informed answer on this site. What happened to people that really make the effort to write an answer?
2016-08-23 15:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bottle of booze and a few lines of coke always makes sound decisions.
2007-01-14 06:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
magic 8 ball
2007-01-14 06:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by samiam25ca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably does what my boss does and consults with his magic 8 ball.
2007-01-14 06:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question
2016-08-09 00:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋