Unit 5

Watch the video below and read attachments with Unit 5 then answer the following 4 questions. Answer each question with a min 150 word per question

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4BF-0LCznQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgJr15lfIys

1) Why were the foundering fathers so concern about the amount of power vested in the President? It was the most debated part of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Will love to hear your comments.

2) Why were the foundering fathers also concern about how to elect the president? Please note we dont have a direct democracy, but an Electoral College. Therefore the political power is not necessarily granted to the masses. Will love to hear your comments.

3) Can the American presidency survive with the lack of power vested in the President? Note the number of Roles he has, but ultimately he has to go to Congress for approval. Will love to hear your comments.

4) Should the president of the USA have more power or is placing power in one person another form of Dictatorship? Please note that his Executive Power can be challenged in the court system. Will love to hear your comments.

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