Could a president similarly ban computer games? Or (computer accessed) porn?
Could a president similarly ban computer games? Or (computer accessed) porn?
Greater good for society would be a good reason. Climate change laws as well.
You can't buy lead paint anymore as well.
Why do you assume a country can't create new laws?
There is also no logical base system which would only allow certain laws to be allowed.
The elite will still be able to enjoy private jets and superyachts, though (How else would they travel to climate conferences?)
If they want to get something done, and some interpretation of the law or constitution allows it, they go with it. If a court finds it unconstitutional they regroup and try again, but their M.O. appears to be act first and let the courts decide later whether or not it was something they were allowed to do.
Both sides do and allege this. From violating confirmation norms (that were always just norms) to breach of decorum in executive authorities (that were always there if seldom exercised) to outright illegality that gets struck down by courts.
Congress delegated sweeping authority to the executive via rulemaking (which enables lots of blue team chicanery) while the Federalist society’s broad view of executive power (which enables lots of red team chicanery), together with a series of Machiavellian Senate leaders, from Reid to McConnell, did this.