Describe the Framers' vision for the presidency. How is the Framers' vision different from the role of the modern president? Do you think the Framers would be comfortable with the modern role of the president? Explain why or why not. Include a conclusion

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An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the Framers were concerned about giving the president too much power.
2. Describe the creation of shared power (and a system of checks and balances) to ensure that the president (or Congress) does not have too much power.
3. List the qualifications for becoming president. An individual becoming president must be at least 35 years old, born in the United States or born abroad as the child of American citizens, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
4. Describe the indirect election plan.
5. Mention the necessary and expedient clause (validates president as important legislator) and take care clause (allows for strong, independent action).
6. Include the idea that modern presidents have more power than the Framers intended. For example, modern presidents are more involved in legislation than the Framers predicted.
7. Provide an opinion and support for why the Framers would or would not be comfortable with the modern role of the president.
8. Include a conclusion that summarizes the main points.