Debate #12 (12/9)

Resolved:

• Fighting the war on terrorism requires relaxing checks on presidential power

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by12/8 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #11 (12/4)

Resolved:

• Presidents have usurped the war power that rightfully belongs to Congress

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by12/2 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #10 (11/25)

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• The president has too much power in the selection of judges

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by11/24 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #9 (11/18)

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• The president is a more authentic representative of the American people than is Congress

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by11/17 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #8 (11/11)

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• Presidential signing statements threaten to undermine the rule of law and the separation of powers

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by11/10 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #7 (11/6)

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• the vice presidency should be abolished

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by 11/5 at noon (12pm). 

Debate #6 (11/1)

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• The media are too hard on presidents

**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by10/31 at noon (12pm).