What are the limits on executive power?
Since we have a presidential election underway. and they only happen once every four years, we should focus on it. Instead of the election however, lets think about the office, and not simply what it is supposed to do, but what it is not supposed to do.
As you'll see soon when we go over the Constitution, the document does not create power as much as it limits it. This goes for all the governing institutions it establishes. The executive power is especially problematic considering it posses the power of the sword - which includes both military and policing power. With that in mind, limits on its power are especially important, and were a major concern of the Constitution's framers.
Among the things to consider are the mechanisms that are put in place to limit executive power, this includes elections and the checks the other institutions have upon it. But these are balanced by arguments that favor executive power in certain defined areas. I will provide a variety of links on the log (www.theweakerparty.com) from time time to time that will help you develop your topic.
The precise direction you take is up to you. I will ask you questions over the course of the semester about it, so keep thinking it over.
