In what way?
2007-10-18 01:31:48 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The entire federal government has way too much power, which limits state and local governments. It seems lately that the president thinks he has the power and has blocked a lot of what the congress and the senate are trying to do. We voted in the new senators and congressmen to make changes, and they are unable to do so because of the vetos by GW. Of course, this can be explained in more detail with the facts to back it up, but I am hoping that folks start reading and educating themselves more on these types of subjects.
2007-10-18 01:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
No. I am more worried about the powers of the Judiciary, especially if a Democrat is elected. Their nominations for judicial postings almost always believe the Consitution is open to their "special" interpretation. That interpretation is almost always 100% in disagreement with the intent of the people who wrote the Constitution.
2007-10-18 08:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
He has only the power given him by the constitution.
How various laws are interpreted by congress and the Supreme Court can be in question.
Opponents will say he is exceeding his authority in some matters just to raise a political stink and gain points with their base.
The Supreme Court has the final say and will challenge any abuse of power.
2007-10-18 08:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, this president has pushed the envelope of presidential power as far as it will go. He has surrounded himself with Yes men in Justice and has openly said he would not follow approximately 1,000 laws passed by congress.
Ask the question again when Democrat takes over and exercises the same power and you will see the people saying no Bush doesn't have too much power complaining the loudest.
2007-10-18 08:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 4⤋
Yes - war making power was envisioned by the Founders as being solely the decision of the Congress - that has changed to being shared with the Executive.
It needs to be repaired.
2007-10-18 08:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
Bush has abused his power.Case in point, the Justice Department, Alberto Gonzales, and torture.
2007-10-18 08:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No. We have Congress that is made up of both "powers" and that combined with the President's "powers" is what keeps our country together.
As together as it possibly can be.
2007-10-18 08:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Beth 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋
No, not enough power.
As soon as the president does something to protect the American people, it turns out he is in violation of some obscure law and everyone starts screaming impeachment.
If he does none of those things they scream impeachment because he's in violation of his oath.
It's no wonder the cadidates are all a bunch of knuckle heads.
No body with a brain is stupid enough to want the job, it's a no-win situation.
2007-10-18 08:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋
nope -
that's why we have a balance
executive - judicial - legislative
2007-10-18 08:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 8⤋