Why do you think the President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, rather than the US Congress? Do you think the founding fathers made a mistake when they gave the President this power? How has the war in Iraq affected your own beliefs about the President’s powers as commander-in-chief?
Why does the President have veto power? In your view, how does this veto power work? Do you believe it is a good idea for the President to have veto power? Why?