Author Question: What is constitutional ambiguity as manifested in Article II of the Constitution?How has this ... (Read 59 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is constitutional ambiguity as manifested in Article II of the Constitution?How has this ambiguity affected the exercise of executive power in the United States? Discuss these questions using one of the examples presented in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The decision by Congress to only appropriate 170 million of the 270 million for military assistance in Rwanda demonstrated the ability of Congress to use appropriation power to __________.

A) prevent military action
B)enhance military strategy
C) empower unilateral military action
D) increase military efficiency

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The ideal answer should:
a. Explain the concept of constitutional ambiguity.
b. Discuss how the language of the Constitution is particularly vague as it relates to the president's powers that seem to matter most, especially the vesting clause, the take-care clause, and a range of foreign policy powers.
c. Analyze the implications of this ambiguity using one of the examples discussed in the text, such asthe questions about what the take-careand vesting clauses mean in practice orthe president's role in repelling sudden attacks.

Answer to Question 2

A