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(How Presidents Govern)

Is it appropriate for a president to govern through executive orders instead of persuading a majority of Congress to enact a law? How would you alter the system if you were designing the rules for the government?

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Answer and Explanation:

1. It is likely that the president will govern by executive orders, because it would be very difficult to persuade the entire Congress to enact a law, especially senators and representatives who are not part of the same party as the president and can show opinions opposed to the policies that the president wants to establish. This situation is beneficial, as it limits the power of the president and prevents a party from completely dominating governmental decisions.

2. To change this system, it would be necessary to increase the power of the president, allowing him to enact a law without the endorsement of members of Congress. However, it must be stressed that this is not politically beneficial, as it puts a lot of power in the hands of the president and disturbs the concept of democracy.

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