Describe and Discuss the Different Powers of the President

question 30

Essay

Describe and discuss the different powers of the president.Specifically,define the differences between the president's expressed,implied,delegated,and inherent powers and provide an example of each.What are some of the checks placed upon these powers by the other branches of government?

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Definitions:

Human Rights

The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.

Reagan Revolution

The rightward turn of American politics following the 1980 election of Ronald Reagan. The Reagan Revolution made individual “freedom” a rallying cry for the right.

Government Programs

Initiatives sponsored by governmental bodies designed to address social, economic, health, or environmental issues, by providing services, funding, or regulations.

Equal Rights Amendment

Amendment to guarantee equal rights for women, introduced in 1923 butnot passed by Congress until 1972; it failed to be ratified by the states.