The argument for the equality view is partly historical and partly textual and makes the following contentions. First, the Citizenship Clause of Section 1, which immediately precedes the Privileges or Immunities Clause, defines both national and state citizenship.
2015-03-07T16:39:19-05:00. The primary source of uncertainty over the limits on presidential power is that the constitutional definition of executive powers is broad and unspecific. The founders meant for this to be the case because they knew that in certain times of need, the president will need to take drastic measures to remedy certain issues, like Lincoln during the Civil War.
June 18, 2014 at 6:45 PM EDT. 106135 106128 106128 Debating President Obamaâs reach of power Facing partisan gridlock, President Obama has bypassed Congress by using executive actions on issues like equal pay, student loans and carbon pollution.But each order faces backlash that the president has overstepped his power.une 18, 2014 at 6:45 PM EDT. 106135 106128 106128 Debating President Obamaâs reach of power Facing partisan gridlock, President Obama has bypassed Congress by using executive actions on issues like equal pay, student loans and carbon pollution.