{"id":1248,"date":"2017-06-02T19:12:27","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T19:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedesigninspiration.com\/news\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2018-01-15T11:05:16","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T11:05:16","slug":"20-surprising-things-the-u-s-president-cannot-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedesigninspiration.com\/news\/facts\/20-surprising-things-the-u-s-president-cannot-do\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Surprising Things The U.S. President Cannot Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"thede-1623526495\" class=\"thede-proper-below-img-2-2 thede-entity-placement\"><div data-ad=\"thedesigninspiration.com_fluid_sq_2\" data-devices=\"m:1,t:1,d:1\"  class=\"demand-supply\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"thede-2488461463\" class=\"thede-proper-below-img-2 thede-entity-placement\"><div data-ad=\"thedesigninspiration.com_fluid_sq_2\" data-devices=\"m:1,t:1,d:1\"  class=\"demand-supply\"><\/div><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">20. Interpret the Constitution or Laws<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1312\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1312\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1312\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/4c4b5baa412a7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/4c4b5baa412a7.jpg 586w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/4c4b5baa412a7-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Supreme Court Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The President of the United States is considered to be one of the most powerful leaders in the world, but when it comes to interpreting the laws of the land or the constitution he or she has no say. The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS)\u00a0 has the final word on interpreting laws and whether the constitution applies to certain situations.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">19. Can Nominate but Not Select a Supreme Court Justice<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1800\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1800 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/neil-gorsuch-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/neil-gorsuch-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/neil-gorsuch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/neil-gorsuch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/neil-gorsuch.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Independent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Being a member of the Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment; therefore, it\u2019s an extremely serious matter when selecting an individual for the position. While the president can nominate a candidate to SCOTUS, he cannot appoint someone without the nominee\u00a0going through the United States Senate. Recently, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. He was voted in by the Senate with a simple majority of 54 votes.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">18. Marijuana Legalization<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1316\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1316\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/MarijuanaLegalization.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/MarijuanaLegalization.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/MarijuanaLegalization-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: HERB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While many individuals would love to see nationwide legalization of marijuana, at this time the president does not have the power to do so via executive order. Marijuana would first have to be reclassified by the DEA from a <em>controlled substance with no medical use<\/em> to a <em>medical use substance with high risk for abuse<\/em>. Currently, the states have the power to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use only.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">17. Criminalize Medical Procedures<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1318\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1318\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Pro-Choice-Protest-in-Dublin-2011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Pro-Choice-Protest-in-Dublin-2011.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Pro-Choice-Protest-in-Dublin-2011-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Women&#8217;s eNews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Women can breathe a sigh of relief because according to the rules and regulations in D.C., the president does not have the power to criminalize medical procedures like abortions. However, there is a caveat, because the president can withhold government funding for such procedures, which is controversial to say the least.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">16. Halt Deportations<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1322\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1322\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/stop_deportation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/stop_deportation.jpg 596w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/stop_deportation-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: WND<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It should be noted that the President of the United States does not have the power to halt deportations of illegal immigrants or grant amnesty. President Obama tried to place a temporary ban on deportations via Executive Order and the Supreme Court blocked it. Honestly, we don\u2019t think President Trump will be trying to block deportations\u00a0in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">15. Open the Borders<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1320\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1320\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/open-the-borders.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/open-the-borders.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/open-the-borders-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Economic Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While conservatives have feared that under Democratic leadership we could one day see \u201copen borders,&#8221; current laws prevent the president from doing anything of the sort. Laws from 1921 limit the number of immigrants that can enter the country legally per year. The president must work with Congress to determine how many refugees can enter the country on a yearly basis.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">14. Driving is Discouraged<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1324\" style=\"width: 652px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/85835056.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/85835056.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/85835056-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: NBC4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even though the president holds a powerful position of leadership, the Secret Service rarely allows the president to drive. This is all due to safety reasons. However, in some controlled situations the president can drive\u2014like in a golf cart.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">13. Enforce Federal Education Standards<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1326\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1326\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/teaching.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/teaching.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/teaching-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Education and Career<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The individual states hold the power when it comes to determining their educational curriculum. Every state has the right to accept or reject federal education guidelines, such as Common Core and No Child Left Behind. However, it\u2019s important to note this decision also impacts federal funding.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">12. Forgive Student Loan Debt<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1328\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1328\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAadAAAAJGI5MDk4M2I3LWUxN2ItNDZjMi04MzYzLWRmNDAzMmEwOTYyNA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAadAAAAJGI5MDk4M2I3LWUxN2ItNDZjMi04MzYzLWRmNDAzMmEwOTYyNA.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAadAAAAJGI5MDk4M2I3LWUxN2ItNDZjMi04MzYzLWRmNDAzMmEwOTYyNA-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Linkedin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As nice as it would be for the president to wave a magic wand and eliminate all student loan debt, the job simply doesn\u2019t have the power to do so. Even former President Obama\u2019s loan forgiveness program requires 10-20 years of payments, and even then, not everyone will qualify.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">11. Earn Outside Income in Addition to Government Salary<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1330\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1330\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/GTY-Trump-Tower-NYC-MEM-161117_16x9_992.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/GTY-Trump-Tower-NYC-MEM-161117_16x9_992.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/GTY-Trump-Tower-NYC-MEM-161117_16x9_992-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: ABC News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to our current laws, the President of the United States must place all investments into a blind trust until he or she leaves office. This issue has been a debacle for President Trump and his business endeavors locally and overseas. He has refused to place anything into a blind trust, allowing his two sons to run the family business instead. This has brought up ethical reviews into his business dealings and possible ties to Russia.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">10. Break the Law<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1332\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1332\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/US-Senate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"670\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/US-Senate.jpg 670w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/US-Senate-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Green Party of California<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just because the president holds a position of power does not mean he or she can break the law and do as they please. All laws apply to the President of the United States and if laws are broken, Congress can choose to vote for impeachment. If impeached, the Senate will act as a court to place the president on trial.\u00a0Former President Bill Clinton was impeached by Congress, but he was not convicted by the Senate.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">9. Expand or Reduce Welfare Programs<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1334\" style=\"width: 507px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/150331-welfare-editorial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/150331-welfare-editorial.jpg 507w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/150331-welfare-editorial-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: US News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any type of welfare reform has to go through Congress first in the form of a bill or as part of a budget. While the president can propose new laws involving welfare, he or she can\u2019t enforce them. It\u2019s up to Congress and the Senate to decide if the law is worth pursuing.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">8. Executive Orders Aren\u2019t A \u201cDo Whatever You Want\u201d Pass<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1804\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1804 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/trump_muro-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/trump_muro-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/trump_muro-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/trump_muro-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: elheraldo.co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite the fact that President Trump has tried to push through whatever he wants via Executive Orders, he\u2019s learned real quick that there are &#8220;checks and balances&#8221; on what a president can or cannot due. If the POTUS oversteps, Congress, SCOTUS and even the people have a right to petition for a ruling against the president.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">7. Seize All Firearms<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1338\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1338\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2013-01-19-at-3.37.24-PM-620x410.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2013-01-19-at-3.37.24-PM-620x410.png 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2013-01-19-at-3.37.24-PM-620x410-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Blaze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many gun-loving folk have feared that an anti-gun president could take away their private firearms; however, that\u2019s not possible. Even if the president were to declare a State of Emergency, the president nor local military\/police can seize anyone\u2019s personal firearms. There would need to be a legal cause or reason to justify such action.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">6. Rescind the Legalization of Gay Marriage<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1340\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1340\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/video-undefined-2A08F33200000578-476_636x358.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/video-undefined-2A08F33200000578-476_636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/video-undefined-2A08F33200000578-476_636x358-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Daily Mail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage was a constitutional right. This resulted in gay marriage becoming legal in all 50 states and striking down laws in states that banned marriage for same-sex couples. Many members of the LGBT community have feared that under the Trump administration, gay marriage could be once again made illegal. Thankfully, the president doesn\u2019t have that power. The ruling would have to be challenged in the lower courts and then moved up to the Supreme Court for another ruling, a process that is unlikely to go very far.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. Shutdown the Government<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1342\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1342\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/government_shutdown_100913getty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/government_shutdown_100913getty.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/government_shutdown_100913getty-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any shutdown of the government falls directly on the House of Representatives and the Senate. The president is unable to do anything in regards of a government shutdown. When the government shutdown in 2013, it was a direct result of Congress and the Senate being unable to make an agreement on the proposed budget. President Obama had absolutely nothing to do with it.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Provide Additional funding for NASA<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1344\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1344\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/455771-nasa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/455771-nasa.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/455771-nasa-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: DNA India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the United States Space Program has seen massive budget cuts over the last decade, the president cannot authorize additional funding. All funding for NASA lies with Congress due to it being a budget issue. The president can only propose acts and outline new budgets that includes more funding; however, it must pass Congress and the Senate.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Repeal Obamacare<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1346\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1346\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/ryanpaul_030717gn2_lead.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/ryanpaul_030717gn2_lead.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/ryanpaul_030717gn2_lead-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: The Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The fight to save the Affordable Health Care Act has been a focal point since President Trump took office and is not something that is going to go away anytime soon. However, one thing is certain, the president cannot repeal and replace it on his own due to it already being law. In order for a full repeal, both the House and the Senate must pass a bill. Currently, the House has successfully passed a repeal and replacement plan, with all eyes now on the Senate to see if it is able to get a majority vote as well.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Declare War on Other Countries<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1348\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1348\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/3085157011_f67824fabb_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/3085157011_f67824fabb_o.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/3085157011_f67824fabb_o-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: RadioLab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The President of the United States does NOT have the power to formally declare war. That power is solely in the hands of Congress and is not shared with the president. The president is only involved with signing the Declaration of War.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. Change the Constitution<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1350\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/founders.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/founders.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.thedesigninspiration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/founders-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Net Sidebar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our Founding Fathers ensured\u00a0that changing the constitution was a multiple-step process and not something a president could amend on a whim. In order for the constitution to be officially changed, a Constitutional Amendment must be drafted by a state or by Congress. It then must receive 2\/3 of the vote in Congress before being passed onto the states, where \u00be of the states must agree. In our history, this has only happened 27 times thus far.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>20. 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