How much authority do presidents need to protect the nation and get things done? How much power goes so far as to violate the idea of limited government?
During the time of emergency the President should have ultimate authority to take decision. It is the period of emergency. Many secret decisions are taken. The decisions should be taken instantly. If the president needs to pass his proposal by discussion in the Congress, then there would be much wastage of time. During this period the security may be hampered. Besides, such decision may be disclosed to others. It hampers the national security. Therefore the president should have the power to take rapid and instant decision. Generally during war such power is enjoyed by the President.
Besides, in case of natural calamity, internal emergency, foreign attack, terrorism attack, civil war etc, the President should have the power to take sole decision.
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