What is the president's job, anyway?
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Mr. Beat explains what the President of the United States of America actually DOES.
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0:00 Introduction
3:27 Sponsor (Aura)
5:24 There are 5 main jobs
5:54 Chief Executive
7:38 Chief Legislator
8:43 Chief Diplomat
9:59 Commander in Chief
11:28 Chief of State
12:24 Other duties
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Correction:
7:42 I accidentally said "legislature" instead of "legislator" here
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The five roles of the American President:
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Keep in mind that the power of the presidency has significantly grown since George Washington was the country’s first president. Not because the Constitution has changed, but because presidents themselves have expanded their inherent powers. In particular, I’m looking at you, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, and George W. Bush.
That all said, the president doesn’t control everything, man. So maybe, I don’t know, pay attention to OTHER PEOPLE running for public office this year?
So what did I leave out regarding presidential responsibilities? Also, I am planning on a follow-up to this video about what makes a GOOD president, according to the experts, and I’d like to hear your opinions about that. Ya know, because y’all are experts, too. Let me know down below. Thanks for watching!
What makes a good president??
Correction:
7:42 I accidentally said "legislature" instead of "legislator" here
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I want to hear about the rash
I’m into that kind of thing u catch my drift
Pics up soon on Insta @@waspwrap1235
Personally I think it’s their morals that make them a good president, if they can bring both parties together to make a difference in our lives. What also makes a good president is their strong commitment to their country. Hope that makes sense!!!
I think it’s the type of leadership shown especially in difficult situations. Look at Lincoln and FDR. They rose up when the US needed someone with their type of leadership most. And Washington basically set the standards of US president. That’s why I don’t think we have yet to truly have a 21st century president (I refereed it to as such as Washington was voted in the late 1700s aka 18th century, Lincoln mid to late 1800s aka 19th century, and FDR in early to mid 1900s aka 20th century) that can truly say they are among the greatest because as bad as things have been so far we have yet to hit the rock bottom like the American Civil War and 1940s Great Depression that draw out the type of leader needed to rise to the occasion.
For such an important job people really misunderstand it
Seems people on the right have an especially hard time understanding it.
I believe that comes from FDR and history class just saying he solved the whole Depression thing, when in reality it continued for his entire two terms and year one of his third.
starting with trump. @@joshuastoughton1693
@@ulyssesgrant4324 FDR is massively overrated. Teddy Roosevelt is not.
@@TheLordOfNothing I agree
Wait, you're telling me that the president doesn't have a magic economy do good/bad button?
😆
The funniest part is that every 1st world country has economic problems, even Singapore has inflation, only Switzerland (and maybe a few small countries) don't.
excuse me sir, but I'd like to ask: are you by, any chance, mouldering in the grave?
@@mikem1917 that’s because they’re all inextricably linked. The US economy affects all others to varying degrees.
Except with every president comes the cabinet which does to an extent those buttons
Dang it! I was really looking forward to blaming all my problems on one person 😔
Same
You can blame them on me if you want. :)
@@iammrbeat no Mr. Beat, you only solve problems
@@iammrbeat Okay! I went to the bill payment center today to pay my credit card bill, got there and found out that I forgot my statement and money at home. How do you explain yourself for this?
@@iammrbeat i had oatmeal for breakfast this morning. I hate oatmeal. You suck
Harry Truman said the greatest power a President has is the power of persuasion.
Yea when 1/3 of america believes the 2020 election was stolen, its scary
That'd be under two jobs, mostly- Chief Diplomat and Chief of State. However, it underlies ALL of their jobs. So much about what makes a good president is being good at communicating.
@@iammrbeat mannn your rock lol
@iammrbeat being a good and sharp communicator is key on most jobs!
@@iammrbeat In terms of the most important diplomat, it would be the President. But, aren’t the people most involved with diplomacy the people under the Department of State? They are the ones negotiating for the U.S. on the world stage.
the president is congress' best idea ever. pushes all the blame onto one person instead of their collective uselessness XD
It’s easier to blame a single person than an institution.
Congress has an even lower approval than Joe Biden. I was amazed at how the Democrats are doing extremely well despite inflation, but it's because voters just blame everything on Joe Biden💀😂. They were reports of Democrats panicking because they had the best midterms since 1998, and the last time they did as good before that JFK was still President😂
Trump was to blame for wasteful spending. But Biden is doing even more wasteful spending causing the rapid inflation, printing money. Along with those in Congress that went along with massive wasteful spending bill like the omnibus bill.
Facts
I still find it funny how people critize presidents for econmic turmoil when the economy is ultimately determined and dictated by the consumers, or us.
PAY ATTENTION TO WHO RUNS FOR CONGRESS AND WHO GETS APPOINTED TO JUDGESHIPS JUST AS MUCH AS PRESIDENTS ✌🏽🇺🇲
Exactly!!
I think people forget our local politicians have more of a say on our lives than the president does.
This is so true.
Well said!!! 👏
@@iammrbeat That shouldn't be true. They WORK FOR US THE PEOPLE!!!!
@@ecobasetech4558uh, it absolutely should be true. Why would you want the government in DC to have more control over you than your local communal government??🤦🏽♂️
Wait, hang on, you mean the president ISN'T responsible for determining the price of gasoline at my privately-owned local station? Those stickers lied to me!
“I did that” Joe Biden 😂
They're all more than willing to take the credit for things not under their direct control, so it stands to reason they're going to get blamed for things not under their direct control.
@@jdee3421 yeah. In my opinion the most humble president of all was George Washington he didn’t originally want the job and after two terms retired to his farm Mt Vernon in Virginia in March 1797 sadly he died two years later in December 1799. We need a president today with that humility like he had
I used to live in the USA but I now live in Canada. People here always blame Trudeau when the gas prices are high but then I talk to my family in the USA and the gas prices are high as well so I always find it stupid to blame the president or prime minister for that. While sometimes actions they take can affect the price of gas (especially for the american president), many time it is factors out of their control.
@@jinjysbro you’re right, it’s not the president but rather our US government spending after spending on money we don’t have for useless involvements in foreign affairs like Ukraine and Israel. Not to mention using our hard earned money to pay for illegals that don’t respect our US laws
the whole country needs to watch this 🤦♂️
I used to completely ignore this stuff in school but now at 26 I’m finally coming around to learning civics and economics. I thought I knew most of the president’s duties but I didn’t! Thanks Mr.Beat!
Never stop learning!
Well, this is something. Feel like I'm in class on government.
You get an A+
@@iammrbeatnice
Not me I learned this in a middle school in the nineties
Mr.Beat the type of dude to love his wife and extended family 🗣️🗣️
For no control over the economy many president’s ranking seems to be impacted by the condition of the economy of during their time in office. Prime example being President Hoover and Van Buren
True
I feel that it isn't a case of the president having zero control of the economy, because with legislation the president can at least influence the economy, to an extent.
I'm not really familiar with Van Buren, but when it came to Hoover, as was said in another Mr. Beat video he either did nothing or he passed legislation that made things far worse.
But, it should be said that I'm not entirely familiar with issues of the economy. Mr. Beat, if you see this can you please explain it a bit more?
@@captain_ninja_classic2670 van Buren took the blunt of the blame for economy collapse brought on by Jackson not reinstating the national bank and distributing money to the states (which congress had warned will backfire later on).
@@captain_ninja_classic2670 I do agree it probably got more to do with the relations between executive and legislative branches but for some reason people lean the blame/credit on executive branch. Most likely because it’s just one man that lead the office voted in by majority of nation’s electoral college votes makes it easier than hundreds of people each voted in by the state they represent
@@ashleighstratmann7783 Oh, yeah I totally agree with you. To blame the world national economy on a single person is ridiculous.
13:08 imagine casually just fixing your shirt or whatever and it's filmed and put into stock footage of Mount Rushmore that people will use forever
lol
To be perfectly honest, I didn't even notice that person until you mentioned it. lol
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"I thought i was the only one authorized to launch nuclear weapons"
"Thats true sir, and I hate to judge a man before all the facts are in, but it seems the general may have overstepped his authority."
For those unaware, this is from one of the greatest films ever made. (Dr. Strangelove)
An example of the president acting as the representative of the United States to a foreign leader from the same film:
"Hello?... Er, hello, Di-er, hello, Dimitri?... Listen, er, I can't hear too well, do you suppose you could turn the music down just a little?... Oh, that's much better!... yeah - yeah - Fine, I can hear you now, Dimitri. Clear and plain and coming through fine... I'm coming through fine, too, eh? Good - then - Well, then, as you say we're both coming through fine - Good - Well, it's good that you're fine and, and I'm fine - I agree with you, it's great to be fine. [laughs nervously] Now then, Dimitri - you know about how - we've always talked about the possibility of something going wrong with the bomb... The bomb, Dimitri, the hydrogen bomb... Well, now, what happened is - um - one of our base commanders, he had a sort of - well, he went a little funny in the head - you know, just a little - funny, and uh, he went and did a silly thing - Well, I'll tell you what he did, he ordered his planes - to attack your country. Ah - well, let me finish, Dimitri - let me finish, Dimitri - well, listen, how do you think I feel about it? Can you imagine how I feel about it, Dimitri?... Why do you think I'm calling you? Just to say hello?... Of course I like to speak to you! Of course I like to say hello!... Not now, but any time, Dimitri. I'm just calling up to tell you something terrible has happened. It's a friendly call, of course, it's a friendly call - Listen, if it wasn't friendly you probably wouldn't have even got it!... They will not reach their targets for at least another hour - I am - I am positive, Dimitri - listen, I've been all over this with your ambassador, it is not a trick... Well, I'll tell you. We'd like to give your Air Staff a complete rundown on the targets, the flight plans, and the defensive systems of the planes... Yes, I mean if we're unable to recall the planes and - I'd say that, uh - well, uh - we're just gonna have to help you destroy them, Dimitri - I know they're our boys... Alright, well, listen, now who should we call?... Who should we call, Dimitri?... What "The People"? - What? Sorry, you faded away there - "The People's Central Air Defense Headquarters," where is that, Dimitri?... In Omsk. Right?... Yes - Oh, you'll call them first, will you?... Uh huh - Listen, do you happen to have the phone number on you, Dimitri?... What? I see, just ask for Omsk Information - How - ah, um, hmmm... I'm sorry too, Dimitri. I'm very sorry - Alright, you're sorrier than I am, but I am sorry as well - I am as sorry as you are, Dimitri. Don't say that you're more sorry than I am, because I'm capable of being just as sorry as you are - So we're both sorry, alright? Alright... Yes, he's right here. He wants to talk to you, just a second -"
Dr. Strangelove🖤
Nuclear weapons are now explicitly illegal. Thank goodness.
Presidents also had servants taking care of the household such as Mr Lincoln. Can’t wait for Presidents’ Day.
I really ought to make a video about this.
Servants or slaves? Two very different things
@@bry-guy4177servants like stewards, valets, butlers, cooks, guards, maids and footmen
"Your local House Rep and Senators have more impact over your life than the President alone ever will." A quote from my high school civics teacher many years ago. Another way he put it: "Presidents don't fix potholes."
No, but they can approve or veto the law that pays for it.
Both Congress and president are important. But a super majority Congress that agrees with your policies is way better than president that agrees with your policies.
@@JayTempleand they can certainly push for better infrastructure, and rally support for said legislation. The president is a highly publicized position, if anybody thinks they lack power- they forget their *word* is their most powerful weapon.
Dear Mr. Beat,
I recently watched your video titled "What is the President's Job, Anyway?" and I wanted to express my appreciation for the insightful content you provided. Your explanation was clear, informative, and truly helped me understand the complexities of the presidency better.
However, I couldn't help but notice that you haven't delved into topics surrounding state or local government in your videos. While the presidency is undoubtedly important, understanding the workings of state and local governments is equally crucial. Exploring these areas would not only enhance your already impressive content library but also provide viewers like myself with a more comprehensive understanding of our political system.
Nevertheless, I wanted to convey my gratitude for the valuable content you consistently create. Your videos are inspiring and serve as a great educational resource. Keep up the fantastic work!
Best
i agree! i think there will be a time he will get there. i'm hoping this is an ongoing theme of video he will put out and explain other government jobs. what i think could be an issue is these jobs are potentially not as clearly outlined in the constitution (maybe i'm wrong, it's been a while since government class)
I plan on it! Thanks for the wonderful comment.
Bro wrote this comment like it was a graded assignment 🤣
Not violating the Bill of Rights is a good start. Looking at you Adams, Lincoln, and Wilson.
Oh snap! Preach it!
Lincon at least had a good excuse
@@Frazier16 Very fair point
To be fair, Lincoln only did that after the South seceded over slavery. It was extremely abnormal times.
@Frazier16 Are y'all talking about Abe's suspension of habeas corpus or something about 1A?
Thank you for making my day a little better, Mr. beat
Thank YOU for making my day a little better. :)
Before watching this video, the only thing I fully knew and understood on what the President does was signing bills into law or vetoing bills.
Well that's a pretty important part of their job.
@@iammrbeat It definitely is. I feel like that's the main thing that's taught about the President's job in elementary school (also, I remember School House Rock and Brain Pop Jr. bringing it up).
Yea
What makes a Good President?
1-knowing that he or she is NOT above the law.
2-the ability to reach out to someone who has a different point of view and try to find some sort of common ground..without coming off as an elitist OR an insult comic. Disagree without being disagreeable.
3-The ability to know how the Congress operates and use that to your advantage. This includes knowing the key leaders, parliamentary procedure AND knowing which committee handles certain legislation. POTUS can get the Cabinet Secretaries to serve as his/her liason to the chairs and ranking members of the committees.. A good President needs to be able situations, where his/her party is in control of the Congress or when there is divided government.
4-The ability to hire (and fire) people to do the job required. (Some cases do involve Senate confirmation in hiring.) This ability extends to hiring experts on certain subjects, such as Agriculture or Labor.. However, POTUS should not abdicate his/her authority over a certain part of the government. Also, a good President would feel comfortable having a subordinate "seizing the initative" on an issue (subject to Presidential oversight).
5-To have a loyal VP. Im thinking mainly in the mold of Walter Mondale and George H.W. Bush.
6-The ability to admit when a mistake was made AND to take personal accountability.
7-The ability to speak to the American People and the People of the World. This includes knowing that if POTUS speaks, he/she knows the subject AND he/she is speaking the truth. This extends to being able to handle a press conference and a one-on-one interview, on Fox, MSNBC or the local high school. This includes the ability to talk with people of all races and religions.
8-The ability to share credit for accomplishments, even if its from the opposition party.
9-The President needs to be a positive rolemodel.
10-The President has to be able to make decisions, which might not be popular. But its whats best for the country in the long run. For example, George W. Bush bailing out the Banks during the Great Recession.
11-To be capable of doing the duties of Conmander-in-Chief.
12-To be able to understand economics.
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It is interesting because the President was supposed to be a much less powerful figure. Mason, Franklin, and Madison all wanted to limit the powers of the presidency because it was too dangerous, especially in war time argued Madison, who was probably looking back at the failures of the Roman Republic where individuals accrued a lot of power by emergency. The only dissenting voice was of course Hamilton, who was vociferously opposed. As time went on, the office was given more and more powers and responsibilities. This was probably sensible, or at least sensible at first, because you saw reliable men like Washington, who famously despised one-man rule, enraging Madison with some of his decisions that Madison claimed were overstepping the position, and Jefferson, who was against a strong executive, but then in his presidency passed the Fifth Embargo Act where he gave the president the power to execute the whole thing. So essentially Jefferson and Washington realized that the position needed to be a little stronger, even though they were both opposed to a very strong executive, probably realizing it as they went along. Though I am sure they would be horrified by how much power the President has today.
"That's so amazingly amazing that I think I'd like to steal it"
_Thank you_ for pointing out some of the common misconceptions I keep hearing about what the President can do.
Can’t wait to watch this video Mr Beat, always learn so much from you about American history and politics.
Literally just needed a video to watch, and you came to the rescue!
Supply and demand
I saw you at Union Station today looking at the chiefs stuff, thanks for the great work!
Woah! You should have said hi!
I didn’t realize it was you until it was too late lol
I’m so ready to see Mr. Beat’s 2024 election video next year 🔥💪
It's crazy that it's already time to make another video soon.
😂😂😂ha “next year” that means you admit Biden doesn’t know what year this is 😂😂😂😂😂😂ah ha ha ha
@@arlonfoster9997it’s almost like the president isn’t sworn in after an election until 2025 🙄
@@stargazer-elite lol
Thanks Mr. Beat!
This is the exact thing we talked about in my AP US Government class today!
Hi Mr Beat, hope you are having a wonderful day!
Same to you!
Thanks again, Mr. Beat!
Really great subject for a video and I have definitely had lots of occasion to think about this. Especially given what presidents in several other countries do. And especially given how often presidents in this country make media appearances that make people think that they do more than their already awesome responsibilities.
Yeah I wish we took local and state government more seriously and with greater importance. I'm also victim to this, where I don't give it the attention it should get. All sights are on the president, and all the politicians that fight to have their voice heard on TV / Media. Basically the radical ones. That's it.
This going to be a very busy election year and my recommendation to voters is to pay attention to federal, state, and local elections. The Presidency is important, but so it Congress, and state-level offices like Legislator, Secretary of State, and Governor. This is going to be a dynamic year with the a very real chance to shake things up on all levels of government.
THANKS
So interesting, Mr. Beat and informative. Thank you.
What makes a good President is a fun an important question. First of all we don't want someone that has violated the Nation's Laws (Federal, State or Civil). That seems like a very solid requirement.
slow roll thru a stop sign and are unfit for office
Yea
Idk that sounds like it could be easily exploited in some really bad ways.
You're such a dork, and I really appreciate that. Your videos are always fantastic.
This video is very informative thanks mr beat you’re the best
What an aptly timed upload
your videos have a unique aesthetic here on youtube mr. beat, never change
Quotin Douglas Adams "His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it"
solid video mr beat, love to see it
i think a good president tries to make sure everybody is represented and nobody is left behind, not just doing what's best for their party but more importantly ALL the people in the country they are leading. it also helps to be precise with their wording to ensure no confusion with their statements, because they will be heard by many for years to come.
Mr. Beat, I fukn love your videos, your smart empathetic and humble. You're my kinda guy, and I appreciate your positive contributions to the culture of knowledge and understanding.
imagine being this low test...
@@Illumirage You calling everyone low test is very low test
Mr beat pls save America with your knowledge!!1 I hope teachers everywhere are sharing your vids. Sad I never saw one of yours in my HS classrooms even tho you were making content 😢
Yessss new video
As usual ... great video
Amazing video !!
Wait, it's not to control the price of my gas?
Only incidentally. The President and Congress can open or close the oil reserves, and they also vote on gas taxes.
President Policies impact gas prices.
You did a good job covering a lot of the academic stuff like the imperial president and that stuff. Agree
Matt is always so serious yet funny
This is literally what I am doing in school thank you for posting this at the right time
Thank you
It’s an important job obviously but I don’t think the average person knows what it entails
It's ultimately why I decided to make this video!
I was immediately thinking of that Office Space scene when i first read the title of this video and you my good sir Beat did not disappoint!
The Kodak Black and Donald Trump bit while explaining the President can issue Pardons was spectacular! Huge Kodak fan, so I’m not complaining! 😂😂
Great video as usual, but I wish your prompt about paying attention to local office stayed on screen longer than the black screen that came after it! In theory we have a bottom up government!
Thank you.
Hey nice jacket Mr Beat. Looking fashionable!
Great one
I thought the President could just press his magical “Inflation On/Off Switch.”
The French Constitution of 1958 is very flexible, with its articles 5 and 20 and the sharing of powers between the President and the Prime Minister.
2 totally different forms of government whether we are in a period of « cohabitation » or « concordance des majorités » (the President has a majority in the National Assembly).
For the 1st cohabitation in 1986, many said that the Constitution was not adapted for this political situation and that François Mitterrand should resign… he didn’t and easily won re-election 2 years later against his Prime Minister Jacques Chirac !
Keep in mind that the Korean and Persian Gulf "Wars" were fought as part of U.N. police actions.
I still don't know how we got away with Vietnam, Irag, and Afghanistan without declaring war, though.
you’re doing some really important work with these videos, sir. history will thank you
Watching this after the press conference is honestly so sad.
A good president makes their nation a better nation.
A great president makes the citizens of their nation better citizens.
You are a terrific person, commentator, and your history Channel is one of my favorites! I can be assured that you have done the research & you are not spreading lies.
@Mr. Beat, could you do a video for each of the Executive Departments, like their history, power, internal bureaus, etc?
Great video
You mean to tell me that the main role of the president ISN'T fighting vampires like Lincoln did in that one documentary? Or zombies like JKF did that one time? What the hell, so I've been lied to all this time 🤬🤬🤬
Call of duty isn't a documentary
@@Anastasius38 *Psh* Get a load of THIS guy. What next, you going to tell me that the toothfairy isn't real? Geez you need to read a history book 🙄
Wait a minute what about George Washington’s ghost talking to Lisa Simpson? 😂
@@arlonfoster9997 That's what I'm saying! That's ALL more reasonable and reliable than whatever this fake propaganda video is saying. Just ask what is more probable; being a boring "Chief of State"- whatever that means- or the presidents communicating directly with extraterrestrials since the beginning? Just like that one documentary show on History Channel talks about. It's on History Channel after all, that means it's obviously real. I know the truth, only the evil woke libruhl media agenda sponsored by Big Gay and THEM is trying to keep everyone in the dark. Soon EVERYONE will know the reality of the presidential position!
Did I mention Go Woke Go Broke?
Love this explanation ❤❤😊😊
Glad you dug it!
Keep it up❤❤
Thanks for another great video, Mr. Beat. For me, a sign of a great President is to be fully aware of the History of the United States. You can't lead a group of people into the present and future without fully understanding where we've started and what we've gone through as a nation. Also, learning from past Presidents is a good way to understand the shoes that one has to fill for the role.
Mr. Beat I congratulate you for your accomplishments and endorse your future explorations. "I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT". You are now certified as Mr. Million Beats.
Nice video...keep making them...good job❤❤😇😇🤗🤗
Will you make a top 10 best and worst senators video
Babe wake up, new Mr. Beat upload
love the gong SFX in the transition
Thanks Mr. Beat, My cat is learning a lot about US government from your channel
Subscriber from New Zealand 🇳🇿 here, we currently have a 3 party coalition, with the deputy prime minister role being shared by the two smaller parties who made up the coalition. Our elections are 3 year terms. Question, do you think the US major parties would be more successful if they were allowed to team up with independent runners, allowing independents to run in states without the major party needing to campaign there (providing their loyalty and seat is essentially alleged with the major party it aligns with) ??
Responsibility for enforcement is a major power that has been exercised in _not_ enforcing acts of Congress or judgements of the Supreme Court. The ultimate recourse rests with the people, who can refuse immediately to cooperate with active executive malfeasance (and wield the delayed threat of voting out officers whose dereliction of duty consists in inaction).
I’d like to see these five Constitutional powers posted behind both candidates in a debate. That might make citizens aware of whether the promises being made, and claimed policies that they will enact, are in their control. Bring back civics instruction starting in grammar schools! Please. We need more educated voters
Are you going to do any comparison videos soon? If you I have some ideas:
Cincinnati and Columbus
Indianapolis and Louisville
Knoxville and Chattanooga
_moment_
another moment
This is somehing america needs to see.
Joe does not control the laws that are passed, congress does. Complaining about him not getting a law passed completely ignores the way larger role that congress plays.
It's much simpler to blame it on the president, especially when it’s the popular thing to do these days
@@MateoMans Yep, especially when most of these people don't bother attempting to educate themselves one bit on how this works, often time it actually leaves me confused, seeing people within their 30s-40s blame the pres for something out of their control, it often made me question if I missed or misunderstood something but in reality it's just that these guys didn't even bother to educate themselves lol
The president doesn’t control everything, so vote for Biden! lol Fuck off
Who votes for Congress? US, WE need to take some responsibility to. Don't ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country
So glad to see a vid like this. It is so misunderstood. People think of them like a king who just directs the government to do this do that. It is pretty limited. Commander in chief and the ability to enter agreements with foreign states are the most wide ranging powers, but both of those also have checks and balances (eg congress must declare war and the senate must approve an agreement for it to become a binding treaty… and unless it is a self executing treaty there is an additional step for congress to make a treaty law domestically). Then there’s the ability to hire all the heads of the various departments and the Supreme Court justices but again there are checks everywhere with congressional approval. The founders very deliberately set this government up so that no one person could get things done very easily without support. The gridlock isn’t so much dysfunction as it is a feature of this very deliberate system.
I believe that a president must possess at least three of six fundamental abilities and avoid three hindrances/negatives.
These abilities include public speaking, critical thinking skills, experience in law and government, willingness to stand up to enemies (and allies if your friends become too extreme), admission of faults, and the ability to defend their beliefs with factual arguments while still being open to hearing the other side.
On the other hand, the three negatives that a president shouldn't display are having a mental disorder or illness that hinders their ability to serve the country, being corrupt/seeking to make a substantial amount of money from the job, and selling their country out to their enemies.
Although having all six abilities is unlikely to the point of improbability, I believe it is reasonable to expect at least three or four of them.
However, any of the three negatives are too dangerous to be tolerated and are significant enough to argue for the impeachment of that president.
Could you please make a video of all the things a president does not do, such as raise or lower the price of gas, milk, eggs, etc.? Also, include with that who or what is in control of whatever it is if the president is not. I am an independent in a red state and wowza there are some crazy theories on anything and everything. The bit that makes me chuckle the most is all the folks who shared a picture of the prices of things and said they were the lowest with Trump and to expect the price of everything to go up with Biden. I have not heard a peep out of them lately with the gas price at $2.65, but I'm sure I could find more than one old farmer type who would complain that somehow the gas was better priced before while I am happy to not pay $4 or $5 a gallon for it.
jimmy carter is my PERSONAL fav president, based of his character, pardoning the dodgers, never dropped a bomb, and his time serving before the presidency. probably one of the few honest, moral presidents.
he's maybe the second or thirds worst of all time. You are all sorts of mixed up
Most people seem to think that their one and only job is to wake up and decide what gas prices will be that day.
@MrBeat, If you haven’t already, do this same video for all the other major holders of political office (I.e., senators, house rep, Supreme Court, etc)
Where do I apply for immigration to Matt Beat Land?
I have quite a big interest in the British constitution and I can definitely see the inspiration for the President from the King. Obviously the prevalence of silly ideas like democracy have led to the King losing a lot of powers, but a lot of the "powers" (ceremonial things technically done on their authority) are quite similar to those of the President, and a lot of the powers the President has are similar to ones the King would've still had in the 1700s. Obviously the rest of the government is formatted very differently, but the President does seem like an elected king from the powers defined in the constitution.
Love the Office Space reference
I don't know what this one does.
Thanks for making this. I have seen alot of noisy comments around the internet in the last few years from people (or bots?), both Americans and foreigners, who seem to think that the office of the president is alot more powerful than it actually is. Some even seem to be under the impression that the prez has the ability to order civilans around like an absolute monarch. Some, especially foreigners, might get that inpression because the US militaty is so powerful and the commander in chief has deployed them almost eveywhere on the globe in the last eighty years. But the office has little direct effect at the domestic, local level. Even executive orders are limited to the actions of federal agencies and still must fall within the scope of the law.
However, the president does have alot of soft power. In additon to leading their party, they are one of the few people who can command media attention at pretty much any time, for instance.
George Washington did actually personally lead troops in the whiskey rebellion, theoretically another president could, that would just be ridiculous.
The President is also the nominal head of their political party, and having or not having a legislative majority matters quite a lot in how their presidency is rated. Clinton did not have a legislative majority for part of his two terms, and arguably his record was what he could get Gingrich to agree to, and vice versa.
That last bit reminded me of a quote I learned in school (I can't remember who they said it was from,) but it goes like this: "Today's city councilman can become tomorrow's president."