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Article II of the US Constitution establishes the powers of the president. In this video, Kim Kutz Elliott discusses Article II with scholars Michael Gerhardt and Sai Prakash.
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On this site, leading scholars interact and explore the Constitution and its history. For each provision of the Constitution, experts from different political perspectives coauthor interpretive explanations when they agree and write separately when their opinions diverge.
The final statement by Gerhardt was the ultimate.. "The President is first and foremost a CITIZEN, NOT a ruler."....
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 📜 Introduction to Article Two of the U.S. Constitution
- Introduction to the purpose and main components of Article Two, which establishes the executive branch of the U.S. government.
- Discussion of the historical context, mentioning that the concept of a president leading the executive branch wasn't initially certain.
00:58 👨🎓 Expert Opinions on Executive Power
- Introduction to constitutional law experts Professor Sai Prakash and Professor Michael Gerhardt, who specialize in the separation of powers.
- Highlight of their credentials and areas of expertise in constitutional law.
01:28 🤔 Why Choose a President?
- Exploration of why the framers chose to vest power in a single president.
- Mention of other options considered, such as an executive council.
- Discussion of the advantages of having a single executive, including accountability and efficiency.
02:52 ⏳ Decision-making Speed of the Framers
- Information on how quickly the framers agreed on the structure of the executive branch.
- Discussion of the Virginia Plan's proposal for a single, seven-year term executive.
03:21 ⚖ Balancing Power and Tyranny
- Exploration of the framers' concerns about creating an executive branch that was both effective and not tyrannical.
- Explanation that the framers sought to avoid the pitfalls seen in European systems, like monarchy.
05:18 🏛 Presidential Powers
- Detailed listing of powers vested in the U.S. President, like the power to pardon, command the army, and negotiate treaties.
- Discussion of the ongoing debate about whether Article Two grants the president additional, unlisted powers.
06:46 📈 Growth of Presidential Powers Over Time
- Mention of how presidential powers have expanded since the Constitution was framed.
- Discussion of specific areas where powers have grown, such as removal authority and emergency powers.
08:12 🚨 Presidents and Emergency Powers
- Examination of claims by presidents regarding their authority in emergency situations.
- Mention of historical examples like Abraham Lincoln acting without Congress during an invasion.
09:12 🏛️ Presidential Checks on Legislative and Judicial Branches
- The President has the power to veto legislation, requiring Congress to override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
- The President can pardon people for federal offenses and has discretionary power in enforcing laws.
10:38 📜 Additional Presidential Authorities and Checks on Congress
- The President can recommend legislative measures to Congress and report on the State of the Union.
- Congress members' pay is contingent on the President approving the appropriation bill for them.
11:34 ⚖️ Executive Checks on Judiciary
- The President has limited checks on the Judiciary, mainly through nominating judges.
- The President does not have the same kind of veto power over judicial decisions as with Congress.
12:31 📑 Role of Executive Orders
- Executive Orders are mandates within the executive branch that can set or change priorities.
- The longevity of an executive order depends on subsequent Presidents' willingness to keep them in place.
13:31 🏢 Executive Influence over Agencies
- Much of modern rule-making comes from executive and independent agencies, not directly from Congress.
- The President plays a significant role in shaping these rules, especially in executive agencies.
14:30 🇺🇸 George Washington's Precedents
- Washington set critical precedents that helped define the role and limitations of the presidency.
- His actions reassured people that the system could work without leading to tyranny.
16:23 🔄 Importance of Context in Executive Power
- The context in which a President operates significantly impacts public perception and consequently the scope of executive power.
- Washington's tenure set a positive precedent, while negative periods like Nixon's could have led to a differently structured executive branch.
17:20 📈 Evolution of Presidential Powers
- Presidential powers have expanded through mechanisms like executive orders and military force usage.
- Despite the growth in powers, the President remains a citizen first, highlighting the democratic structure of the U.S. government.
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The President's power has changed, because people's interpretation of The Constitution has changed and in some cases in irresponsible ways.
Great job, I like the illustrations, I learned a lot!
I like the way Kim was teaching not this interviewing way
Huh
I wish that people (including the president) knew that the office of the present isn’t an emperor position. I have a question. When did the executive order come to be and why? Has it been abused since its inception?
Steven Baumann not everybody believes that
i believe it came in the Nixon years, dont quote me on that, but it has seen its fair share of abuse and the overlooking of its use by the SC plays role in it, but congress can always deny the order by 2/3.
Obama expanded the office of the potus may more than trump, second only to idk, Jefferson. Infact, you can obviously make the argument trump has shrunk the powers of the executive. He does not fill executive positions, he promoted a judge with a strick reading of the Constitution to the highest court of our land. Please elaborate because I'm confused on ur position.
@@josephsundstrom7950 Do you still stand by this, what I view as an erroneous statement, now, 8 months later in view of what Trump is doing both with foreign and domestic policies and the shredding of the constitution? Especially with the Attorney for the prez arguing at the appellate court level that he could shoot someone on 5th avenue and no one has the authority, including the police or others to stop him. Yes Joseph, expound upon your erroneous foolhardy proposition here!
Steven Baumann has now lol
What's up with the gold fringed flag?????
So Pensilvania broke the laws laid in the constitution?
The fact to. 5.8"3
POV ur here from Eastern Tech
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Sai is an infiltrator to American politics. "I will like this video, but am very interested in this particular person"
this is boring
it's designed to teach you, like for a school program....
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@@juice6920 how ya doing