Imperial Qualities Inherent in the Presidency
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According to Lowi and Ginsburg, the legitimate powers of the Presidency are well defined within the parameters of the Constitution. In general, there are supposed to be no presidential powers that exist independently of congressional support. In addition, an electoral base independent of Congress must elect the President (Lowi & Ginsburg 1994: 206). In point of fact, imperial qualities are legally inherent in the office of President, by virtue of the obligation of commander in chief, the power to grant reprieves and pardons, and the power to receive ambassadors and other chiefs of state (Lowi & Ginsburg 1994: 208-212). In essence this lifts the President above the level of his or her fellow citizen, as far as responsibility goes.Also are the legally mandated responsibilities of Article II, Section 1, to see that all laws are faithfully executed by Section 3, and under Amendment II, Section 2, to appoint, remove, and supervise all executive officers and to appoint all federal judges. Some Presidential power is derived from Article IV, Section 4, which says that the president has the power to protect every state from invasion and against domestic violence (Lowi & Ginsburg 1994: 214). Above and beyond the legally binding powers of the Presidency, an imperial Presidency can be assumed by anyone holding the office. The power of the Presidency confers certain legal abilities upon the office holder, but in order to be successful as a leader with no equ
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