We the people lesson 11
why did the delegates enumerate the powers of Congress? Why do you think it did not enumerate the powers of thee executive and judicial branches in the same detail?
The delegates wanted to limit the congresses power and did not want to give them any power that wasn't necessary because the congress had the most important element of the government. Making laws and it I the deliberative body.
What is the electoral college, and why did the delegates decide to create it?
A group of presidential electors who cast official votes for the president. It was a compromise between people who wanted pure popular vote and who wanted state legislature to choose.
Has the checking and balancing relationship among the 3 branches intended by the Framers been maintained? Explain your response and support it with evidence.
Most of the time it maintained except twice when the Congress and executive branch allied with each other, during the civil war, Lincoln suspended the writs of habeas corpus; however, because 2/3rds of congress are republican party, therefore Lincoln could never be impeached.
What issues did the delegates have to decide regarding the organization of the executive branch of government, and how did they resolve these issues?
Should here be more than one chief executive?, How long should the chief executive remain in office?, And should the executive be eligible for reelection? No only one chief executive; yes , 4 year term.
How did the delegates make sure the executive branch would have enough power to fulfill its responsibilities but not so much power that it could dominate the other branches of government?
Checks and Balances, Rule of law not excluding the executive branch. Congress could impeach the president.
The Framers designed the national judiciary with the goal of making it independent of partisan politics. What constitutional provision contribute to judicial independence? What constitutional provisions might threaten that independence?
Judges should be independent of politics and hold offices during good behavior. they would not be removed from office unless they were impeached. Its dangerous when congress and the president take the same side.
