U.s. Constitution And Government Policies - 1258 Words

There are more than 310 million people in the United States according to the most recent census. With a population as vast as the United States, this results in various viewpoints on government and politics, including conflicting viewpoints on key issues like immigration, war, and education. At the end of the day, even though the American people give power to what president will run our country, this can still result in the people becoming livid at the President’s use of that given power. In the case of President Obama, who was elected back in 2008 and 2012, during his time in office he has utilized the powers given to him by the U.S. Constitution, including military, executive, and legislative powers in many ways, including various†¦show more content†¦Obama used his legislative power after the he fall of 2008 when a financial crisis of a scale and severity not seen in generations left millions of Americans unemployed and resulted in trillions in lost wealth. To make sure that the economic crisis of 2008 did not happen again, Obama attempted to develop a policy that would hold Wall Street accountable and protect American families from unfair, abusive financial practices. President Obama signed a policy using his legislative power, known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protect Act. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protect Act was signed to prevent the excessive risk-taking that can led to the financial crisis. The law also provides common-sense protections for American families,