The President's pre-1776 mentality is hurting America and fracturing the foundation on which our country has stood for 230 years. The President can't just bypass two branches of government, and obey only those laws he wants to obey.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feingold argues the president has a dangerous mindset and cannot bypass other branches of government.
- In plain terms
- The president should not bypass the other branches of government.
- What can you take from it?
- Executive power is limited by the Constitution and other branches.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops a president from ignoring laws?
- How do branches of government check each other?
Another view
The quote assumes a unified view of how presidents behave.
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