ARTS1811 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: First Continental Congress, Westminster System, Sole Power
11 Nov 2018
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The us presidency and the trump administration. Powers and prerogatives of the us presidency: identify the powers and prerogatives of the us president as outlined in the us constitution. Declaration and resolves of the first continental congress (14 oct 1774) aim to restore harmony between great britain and 13 colonies of america: articles of confederation (to unify 13 colonies) were problematic. Us constitution: born may 1787, 1 preamble, 7 articles, ratified by 13 states from 1787-1790. Judiciary to prevent corruption and abuses of power. interprets them and ensures their consistency with the constitution: thus, president must persuade representatives and senators to pass legislation so that they can implement their policies. Undermines system of checks and balances: the process by which the president is elected. Article 2, section 2: president shall be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the usa (cannot declare war, only congress can).
