Many democratic nations around the world have a head of government and a SEPERATE head of state. In the United States we have combined these two very important posts into one office. This means that one man is not only responsible for running this entire country and crafting excellent domestic policy, but is also responsible for the ceremonial and diplomatic durites of a head of state. The time that the President spends on his many ceremonial duties takes away both time and energy that could be better spent actually running his country. We are not getting the most out of our Presidents because of this. So what do you think? Would we be better off if we split these two positions into seperate offices like other countries have? Should we have one man who focuses all of his precious time and energy on the policy of this country, while another person who is completely powerless fulfills the ceremonial head of state functions?
2007-01-26 05:31:59 · 6 answers · asked by bcwhite88 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I agree absolutely. I read about this a few years ago.
2007-01-26 05:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its been funtioning just fine for over 500 yrs. We have the greatest country in the world. I dont see the problem.
2007-01-26 05:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by cashis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have the best country in the world. When all heck breaks out who do they call on?
2007-01-26 05:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Boomrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't need to dish out high pay for someone else to sit on their hands. Besides don't you think congress provides the assistance he needs?
2007-01-26 05:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by O Wise One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much BAH it's called assistance and interns
2007-01-26 05:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Juleette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are doing just fine.
2007-01-26 05:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋