While empowered by the Constitution to lead on foreign relations, the President possesses few explicit powers to shape domestic policy. Is the President really so ineffective, or is this an outmoded theory? Consider the formal and informal powers that the President uses to influence policy.

Instructions. After careful reading and consideration, please develop a 5-6 page,
1: Scholars have long maintained that the U.S. President is relatively weak
in the realm of domestic affairs. While empowered by the Constitution to lead on foreign
relations, the President possesses few explicit powers to shape domestic policy. Is
the President really so ineffective, or is this an outmoded theory? Consider the
formal and informal powers that the President uses to influence policy. Be sure to draw on
course readings and concrete examples when answering this question.
Prompt #2: In Federalist #78, Hamilton asserts that the Judiciary is the least dangerous
branch as it has neither the sword nor the purse. What does the Judicial Branch have
then? Do you agree with Hamiltons assessment? Why or why not? Consider historical
examples and Supreme Court cases when making your argument.