Since time immemorial, the Constitution of America has been categorical in safeguarding the powers of the president of the United States by implementing policies that give the president more power and authority while ensuring his state protection. This began in the era of George Washington back in the late 18th century. Delegates were keen on defining the powers of the executive position as the president of the country. In the words of Robert Jackson, the treatment of this executive office was "as enigmatic as the dreams Joseph was called upon to interpret for the Pharaoh," demonstrating the mystery and scope of authority associated with the office with unclear Convention records. As …show more content…
For instance, the United States has made treaties and partnership with many countries of the world during wars and civil strife in order to restore sanity and political stability among member states. Nations that rise against the super powers face economic sanctions and immobilize the head of state in order to enforce their federal mandate and authority in controlling the international society on economic, political or social grounds. Hence, with the advice and consent of a majority percentage (two-thirds) of the Senate House, the president can endorse such treaties and international agreement (‘Constitutional Law’ 2014). The Senate is also involved in offering counsel and opinion on various state appointments by the president such as the Judges of the Supreme Court of the land, ambassadors, and ministers among other state officers. For instance, the United States is currently carrying talks with presidents of six other countries in an effort to establish nuclear treaty aimed at controlling the Iranian’s nuclear program formally referred to a P5+1 “Nuclear Deal” (Gienapp,