2007-03-20 16:35:46 · 12 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
He gave himself that power by passing the "Homeland security" act.
He can do whatever he wants under that bill including spying on anyone and everyone. If you are against him, you will be considered a terrorist .
2007-03-20 16:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by gabriell_021 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Presidential Executive Orders and Proclamations are legal documents and have the same effect as laws. Executive Orders are authorized by the President's statutory or Constitutional powers, however a great many Executive Orders violate the Constitution by usurping legislative powers granted only to Congress.
2007-03-20 23:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by data_disaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in order to most things the President has to get permission from Congress, how is that having too much power?
2007-03-20 23:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by blu_drgn25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe he does. There are basic freedoms that have protected us citizens from government tyranny for centuries, such as the freedom of speech, and the right to privacy. The current administration seems to have hyped up threats of terrorism to the point that people are really scared. Because of our fear, and our senator's/ representatives' fears, we have allowed our government to make hasty decisions that allow certain "unalienable rights" to be pushed aside in the name of national security. Maybe at the moment these new laws seem to give us a peace of mind in a time of great hysteria, however, we failed to anticipate the effects this may have on our children's future. While the laws (like the patriot act) seem to be innocent and virtuous enough at present, who knows what politicians will be using them for 50 or 100 years from now. It is quite sad, if you ask me.
PS. - check out the movie "V for Vendetta". While it is just fiction, I believe it is an excellent social commentary of America's current dilemmas (expecially in regards to this situation).
2007-03-20 23:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are going to see how much power the President actually has when Congress starts to subpoena members of his administration. I think you and everyone else will see that the system of checks and balances set up in the Constitution is still very much in place.
2007-03-20 23:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Despite the fact that the president gets blamed for everything under the sun, there are checks and balances throughout the system. There is very little the president can do without the consent of the congress.
More info on this:
http://nanunet.lhric.org/highviewelem/Grade4/G4government/governmentstart.htm
2007-03-20 23:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by Conqi 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No , but many in the drive-by media and else-where seems to think he controls Al Gore's weather .
2007-03-20 23:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes he has several exucutive powers that are so new and misunderstood that we all said okay after 9/11 and now those powers could be getting misused...
2007-03-20 23:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny Mek 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No the american legal system is set up to make sure that he doesn't, it infact limits his power.
2007-03-20 23:39:44 · answer #9 · answered by Nohbdy 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No, he doesnt have enough power, Congress has all the power, they make or break the presidency, and no one even remembers who they are.
2007-03-20 23:39:33 · answer #10 · answered by sofmatty 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋