The president's power to fight an armed conflict without immediate congressional approval was made possible by the Authorization of Military Force in 2001, which, following the attacks of September 11, gave the president authority to fight terrorists across the globe. In a short response of approximately 50 words, explain why this expansion of presidential powers can create an upset in the balance of power in the Constitution's system of checks and balances

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29 June, 12:17

The president's power to fight an armed conflict without immediate congressional approval was made possible by the Authorization of Military Force in 2001, which, following the attacks of September 11, gave the president authority to fight terrorists across the globe. In a short response of approximately 50 words, explain why this expansion of presidential powers can create an upset in the balance of power in the Constitution's system of checks and balances

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Tristan Mcdonald · Answer 1

Answer: the importance of a balance of powers is essential in a democracy and it is key for the functioning of it. When this principle is violated for any reason, democracy is weakened and purposes and objectives of a nation become obscure.

Demos kratos literally means "people power." The United States government is built on an idea of a democracy where people have power-but citizens do not actually vote on every issue. Rather, they elect people (representatives) who vote on matters for them. This is different than the direct democracy of Athens.