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In a nation with over 300 million people, it is impossible for the president of the United States to not be involved in all parts of American society. The diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic groups in America give many different ideas on the way a president should govern. Article II of the constitution gives little specifications about the role of the president, and if they are overstepping their boundaries. The constitution grants the President the power to enforce laws, serve as commander in chief, appoint officials, and approve legislation. The vague description of powers leads to interpretation based on new situations. Brilliance is found in the simplicity of Article II. By leaving the description of powers vague, the presidency …show more content…

In general, it can be agreed that keeping the nation out of extreme conflict, a strong economy, social progress, and transparency can be markers of a president's success. Domestic and foreign policy success impacts the perception of the United States. Both foreign and domestic affairs must be balanced to have a successful nation. If a president focuses only on foreign affairs, Americans suffer. If the president focuses on domestic affairs, foreign relations struggle. Having a president with a large position is essential to keeping the balance between the two. In history, we can see the development of the presidency from a domestic role to that of an international leader. Abraham Lincoln was faced with the issue of the Civil War and is credited as keeping the Union together. Article II of the constitution could not have anticipated war of this scale, and illustrated that presidents can be made by their circumstances. With the mess in the United States, Lincoln was not concerned with foreign affairs, keeping a rather small …show more content…

The world has become connected in ways the founders never could have imagined, but this change was anticipated. Article II does not serve as a checklist for the success of a president. It serves as an outline for what is expected, and it is up to the society to judge if it is being met. The notion that the presidency is “a hopeless mess” presents a viewpoint of distrust in the system itself. While writing the constitution, it could never have been conceived the intricacies of international relations and the current social issues we face. The leader of our nation must carry some consistent characteristics. They must have a desire to want to improve the country. They must be diplomatic, and willing to work with others domestically and globally. Our presidency and the executive branch is not a mess. Taking out the politics of policy is essential to creating a good society, and the president must be at the forefront of this issue. Objectively one can assess if a president is doing a good job by the strength of the economy, the state of social equality, and if the government discloses their actions. Secretive governments pose a threat to the integrity of our whole system, and politicians must begin to change the secrecy surrounding politics. It is understandable to withhold information if it could be a threat to national security. The leader of our nation should be

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