Q1 – Why should the president be allowed to use “signing statements” and “executive orders” to expand and define his enforcement authority under a law? Might he use these devices to “veto” a part of a law by delimiting enforcement? Define these terms as the president might do in defending his authority as “Chief of Law Enforcement”
How did TR and Taft debate the reach of executive actions and authority, FDR ,Eisenhower, and GWBush. Which one(s) do you agree with on this subject. Why and which president(s) ?
What is “executive privilege” and why should a president claim a need for this action?
Q2 – If the president is “Chief Diplomat”, how should he use his constitutional powers to make decisions for the US in dealing with foreign nations, international organizations and the US Congress ?