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This 8 page paper argues that the W. Bush Administration examples the Imperial presidency. Specific examples, quotes, Supreme Court cases given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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is capable of overstepping the set checks and balances as provided for in the Constitution. Many argue that the time of imperialism in the United States has waned. However, if
one takes a closer look, one will see that, not only is imperialism alive and well in the new millennium, but that it has a whole new wardrobe. The
coined phrase came into existence due to several factors, all of which are present in various, but subtle, forms in the present administration. It used to be the practice of
the incumbent president to have his office in the Capitol Building as did the rest of the legislative bodies. However, as the amount of aides increased for the president, they
quickly outgrew the ability of the building to house everyone. The sheer numbers predicated the terminology, but what would cinch the definition was the fact that many of the appointees
were not voted in by anyone from the outside. They were appointed by the president and as such were loyal to him, and him only, much as the Imperial guards
of yesteryear. Because of this characteristic of the chief aides, the White House Chief of Staff became a virtual power unto himself, wielding incredible power for someone who basically kept
track of the actions and responsibilities of the other various aides. Additionally, these aides tend to be a type of rivalry with the cabinet positions. This appointment and placement of
key personnel, who were loyal to the president and answerable only to the president, built a virtual royal court around the office of the president. In many instances these aides
acted on behalf of the president, sometimes even acting independently on their own (though many figure they were instructed to take the fall). The founding fathers, when they outlined
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