Hey there! Have you ever wondered how much power the President of the United States really has? 🇺🇸 Well, today we’re going to explore that question! Let’s dive in! 🏊♂️
What Are Executive Orders? 📜
Presidents can sign something called executive orders. These are like instructions that tell the government what to do. It’s a way for the president to make decisions without waiting for Congress to pass a law.
President Trump’s Many Executive Orders 🖋️
Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump has signed over 150 executive orders in just four months! That’s a lot! 😮 For comparison, former President Joe Biden signed 162 executive orders during his entire four-year term.
Who Can Limit the President’s Actions? 🏛️⚖️
In the United States, we have a system called checks and balances. This means that no one branch of government can have all the power. The Congress (which makes laws) and the courts (which interpret laws) can limit the president’s actions if necessary.
What Do the Experts Say? 🧐
We talked to two experts to help us understand this:
- Professor Mitchel Sollenberger, who studies political science.
- Professor David Super, who studies law and economics.
Why Is It Hard to Limit the President? 🤔
Professor Sollenberger says that Congress is very divided by political parties. This makes it hard for them to agree on anything, including limiting the president’s power. He also says that the courts have judges who may support the president’s views.
Professor Super adds that courts usually trust that the president is acting lawfully. But if the president doesn’t follow the laws, it can be tricky for the courts to stop him.
What Could Happen in the Future? 🔮
Some people think President Trump might become the most powerful president ever! 😲 Our experts say that over the years, presidents have been getting more and more power. This might change how our government works in the long run.
Professor Sollenberger wonders if we might need to make new rules or even a new Constitution to keep things balanced. Professor Super thinks that what happens next depends on how people in power react to these changes.
Why Does This Matter? 🌟
Understanding how our government works helps us be better citizens! 🗽 It’s important to know who makes the rules and how we can make sure everyone follows them. What do you think about all this? Share your thoughts with friends and family! 🤗
Reference(s):
Q&A: Can Congress, courts check Trump's executive powers? (Part Two)
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