Word: power
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...must not forget that the President is a legislative officer. His means of legitimate influence consist in his power to make treaties through which he can override laws; in his right of veto, which makes him a standing conference committee for all men who wish to pass bills; and in his power of expressing through messages to Congress his views on all matters of legislation. If with these powers he does not succeed, he is out of touch with the people or is unfit for his office. No greater powers are needed...
...Charles J. Bonaparte '71, who is to address the University March 23, will speak on "A Danger to Honest Government." He will refer to the possibility that the President might be led under existing circumstances, to use his appointing power as a means of obtaining legislation from Congress at the extra session now convened...
...most convenient place for the races from a Harvard point of view. It is evident therefore that, to win the cup which has been contested for in former years, those who own boats in the classes which are to race must make their arrangements to do all in their power to strengthen Harvard's representation in the affair...
Question: "Resolved, That the power of injunction as exercised by the courts should be restricted...
Question: "Resolved, That the power...