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The Role of the President in Foreign Affairs
23:18 - 29:45 (06:27)
The president plays a significant role in foreign affairs as the figurehead of the US abroad and the one who is responsible for galvanizing public support or disapproval. However, the president's power is constrained in many different ways.
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The president holds significant power to order military actions, convene military commissions, and enforce laws; however, the executive power also allows the president to choose not to execute laws.
23:18 - 26:30 (03:12)
Summary
The president holds significant power to order military actions, convene military commissions, and enforce laws; however, the executive power also allows the president to choose not to execute laws. While the president's power is constrained in various ways, the power not to enforce laws is often overlooked.
ChapterThe Role of the President in Foreign Affairs
Episode11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The President acts as a figurehead for the US abroad, rallying public support or disapproval and has the power to influence the economy and international conflicts.
26:30 - 29:45 (03:15)
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The President acts as a figurehead for the US abroad, rallying public support or disapproval and has the power to influence the economy and international conflicts. It's not entirely bad that the public expects the President to fix everything as it motivates attempts at change.