GOV 310L Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Monarchy Of The United Kingdom
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Recall that the federalist"s were in favor of a powerful federal government, but wanted to constrain the government"s freedom of action. Constitution establishes a system of legislative supremacy; congress is the most powerful branch, but also the least able to act quickly. Presidency is the opposite: designed to be weak (in most areas), but able to act quickly and decisively. Gradually, the presidency becomes a much more powerful institution. Empowerment through delegation of powers, necessitated by modernization of society and general expansion of federal government"s powers and duties. The democratization of presidential selection; gives the president and independent political base. Recall that delegates over the structure of the legislature and the powers of the federal government were primarily ideological; liberal vs republican and federalism. Debates over the executive branch were based on two historical precedents. The importance of the government under the aoc. Also important that the constraints, placed on the legislature
