Author Question: What precedents did George Washington set for future presidents? What will be an ideal ... (Read 83 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What precedents did George Washington set for future presidents?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the role of the president as commander in chief. Include what limitations the president has in this role.

What will be an ideal response?

xMRAZ · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe Washington's focus on the national government.
2. Note Washington's practice of scheduling regular meetings with his advisers.
3. Point out that Washington strove to establish the president's prominent role in foreign affairs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the president controls the military. This means that the president can send troops into conflicts even though only Congress can declare war.
2. Describe the purpose of the War Powers Resolution: to limit the president's war-making authority, but with only limited success.