Essays on Commander In Chief

Following the presidency, using politics offered by Pika and Maltese, it is easier to reflect their perspective through the analysis of the Neustadt’s theory on power to persuade. A president has various capacities of upholding the service of his/her duties. Although many tend to think that president’s roles are bound by the constitution, this has changed over the years given the increasing evolution in almost all facets of life. As such, Neustadt argues that a president does not have to always adopt the formal power mechanisms. In fact, he considers the usage of formal power as a ...

Healy is right in his observations of the manner in which the powers of the United States presidency have gradually expanded as they assume more responsibilities. The unprecedented expectations that the American public have towards the presidency are enormous and for the president to act as the national guardian and spiritual superhero that Americans consider him to be, there has been need to expand the presidential powers to enable the officeholder meet the expectations of the public. The capacity of the president as the commander in chief makes people believe that he is responsible for protecting them from virtually ...

A case study is viewed as a research methodology or basic strategy that has been scrutinized in the past as lacking rigor as well as objectivity when compared with other research methods. But there are certain times that a case study can be a useful tool for the preliminary part of the research. It is in these times that the case study can be viewed as an important marketing staple that can be used for many varied reasons (Rowley, 2002). As an example, a business can use a case study to demonstrate how their product or service has been ...

The constitutional provisions had considerable limitation regarding presidency following the American Revolution while providing considerable powers to the Congress. From the presidency of George Washington to Abraham Lincoln, it was a period of shaping the nation through sorting out national borders, establishing important precedents and governance principles in a bid to create a national identity. With regard to George Washington, he did not have a high level of education, but known for his manly prudence and wisdom that enabled him to become the head general during the revolutionary war. Instead of seizing power through military means after the revolutionary ...

In the United States, the president is the head of government of the United States and the head of state this is as per stipulated by the United States Constitution. The chosen leader in the United States becomes the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. He or she serves the country for a four-year term after being indirectly elected by the Electoral College or the House of Representatives. Among the 44 presidents elected in the United States, there is no woman president. For one to be a leader in the United States he or she must be United Sates’ citizen ...

The Civil War was an event that changed the course of American history. Many men and women were involved in the Civil War, but a few major players became even more important and stood out from all the rest. The president of the Union, Abraham Lincoln, and the president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, had alternative goals—however, both men were intelligent and driven. Lincoln’s effective tactics and strategies as a commander and chief allowed him to win several major battles during the Civil War, which eventually led him to victory in the conflict. Conversely, his counterpart, Jefferson Davis was ...

Organizational Communications 504

The political upheavals that shook much of the Arab World when the Arab Spring first broke out in 2010 introduced the region to a political trend that has swept much of the world during the 20th century – democratization. Although the Arab World is, in many ways, a “late-bloomer” in terms of adopting democratic virtues, the fact that several people from Arab nations have expressed their dissent through manifestations distinct to the globalized world shows how globalization has opened the eyes of the people against authoritarian regimes (Smith &Gaviria, 2013). The mass demonstrations that toppled long-standing authoritarian figures in nations such as ...

Part I: The Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers and Self Government Matrix

Figure 1: Adapted from Patterson (2012, p. 40). The separation of powers derives from the need to limit the government’s power by creating separate institutions that share power with no single power being able to exercise decisive power without the approval or support by the rest of the institutions. The people of the United States have the power of self-government, expressed in the constitution ensured through the provision for individual liberties. The people have the original power including the power to change the constitution, which subsequently gives and governs the exercise of power. However, in order to ...

The powers of the presidency have changed since the office was established with the writing of the United States Constitution. Some of these changes have involved the ways in which the president uses the influence of the executive branch on judicial nominations, the way in which the role of the commander-in-chief is used, and the manner in which the president is involved in the war powers since 1973. Part of public policy is influenced by who is sitting on the benches of the federal courts and the Supreme Court. Part of the role of the president is to ...

Constitutional rights have always been regarded supreme to other rights and, therefore, prima facie would take preference in case of any conflict with any other rights. However, as the world develops there have been proliferations of other conditions and needs that are essential and should be protected to ensure tranquility in the society. This means that despite civil rights being created to grant citizens exclusive rights to enjoy their free will in response to the conditions at that time; the law and the supreme court have in some cases found it necessary to curtail these rights in order serve ...

There is no denying that a great deal of myth and lore surrounding George Washington and the creation of the American nation. Every country needs its creation legends; America is nearly unique because she is so young, and much of what occurred in the context of her formation is well-documented and well-known. George Washington himself has become something of a hero to the American people; an enduring symbol of the bravery and tenacity that was necessary to overthrow British rule and found an independent nation. He was, however, a reluctant leader, wary of the power he had been given and its ability ...

Introduction

The 2012 Presidential election of US is over and we all know its Barack Obama who has made it to the White House, yet again. Japan’s election of Prime Minister will be happening in December 2012, which is being eagerly awaited. In lieu of this, lets study the present election systems in these two countries. However, before proceeding, it is imperative that we understand the government in these countries. The US is a Two-party Federal Republic, while Japan is a Multi-party Parliamentary Republic. Japan’s head of the government is a member of the legislative body, but in US that ...

Book report "Nimitz" by E. B. Potter

The book Nimitz by potter is a great book worthy of a great man. It was first published in the year 1976 and entails the definitive biography of one of the commander in chief in the Pacific fleet in the Second World War. This book has high respects from both the civilian and naval communities due to its rich content in naval heritage. The author of this book focuses on the story of one of the most prominent, respected and remembered navy officer in the history of the Second World War. After the capture of the American forces by the Japanese ...

Arguably, military is one of the most sensitive organs of a sovereign nation. In most cases, military is independent in undertaking all its mandates, but that is not absolutely true. There are numerous factors that can influence the decision making in the military. This includes politics, religion as well as technological knowhow. In the 21st century, politics and technology play a role in military decision making. Military leaders make every effort to make policy recommendation s and decisions based on purpose criteria. Despite these efforts, politics influence military through president, government, as well as civilians. Despite the rationale, of objectivity in ...

Actually, most of the people may presume that the presidency does not have any impact on their daily life. This is not true because the president has seven main roles, and each one of it affects the lives of the people either directly or indirectly. The roles include chief of state, chief executive, chief diplomat, chief legislator, commander- in-chief, the guardian of the economy as well as chief of party. Every human being in the world values security and with the advancement of technology even poses more threats. Therefore, the role of the president as the commander-in-chief has a ...

Russian and Cuban Communism

Communism is a political and social movement that aims for a classless state where the means of production is owned jointly by the society. The government is the overall owner of the means of production and ensures the masses share in the distribution of wealth. The communist movement has been prevalent in countries like the USSR. The application varies though in various countries. Russian Communism is better than Cuban Communism because limited political pluralism exists in Russia. The political pluralism though limited in Russia can lead to further reforms in the future where the people will elect the political party that ...

The Battle is also referred to as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights or simply the Battle of Brooklyn. The battle was the earliest and the largest battle in the American Revolutionary War after the declaration of independence of the United States. The United States army was under the command of General George Washington, and they were defeated in the battle. The size of the army that Washington had in one way or the other had some impact on the defeat over the Long Island battle. This thesis talks about how the size of General Washington’s army leads to ...

The Qualities of the Prince

Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Qualities of the Prince (1513) carries political advice that many political analyst of today would find as practical as it sounds out fashioned. His instructions to the prince or ruler include the employment of controversial/unorthodox methods to maintain power and keep order. Machiavelli claims to base his rhetoric on “what is done as opposed to what ought to be done.” This paper considers Machiavelli’s rhetoric as presented in his work, “The Qualities of the Prince” and assesses the validity of his advice in the political scenario today.

The Role of the Prince in Military Matters

Machiavelli advises that a prince should take nothing ...