2.4 Globalization

Question 1

Globalization in part has expanded presidential power.

Answer 1

New developments in industry and technology and the increasing interconnectedness of global economic systems have served to expand presidential power.

Question 2

How do global markets, global communications and nuclear warfare impact the Presidency?

Answer 2

• Failures in our own economic sectors have ripple effects throughout the rest of the world, that have potential power to diminish the power of the president on the international stage.
• The introduction of nuclear warfare and developments in missile defense have imposed a great burden on modern presidents, making them responsible for potential split-second decisions with profound repercussions.
• Technologies like the Internet have revolutionized communication and opened channels for presidential leadership on a global scale. News is instantaneous, diplomatic relations are expedited, and national security faces new opportunities along with new challenges.

Question 3

The United States’ role as a world leader has consequences

Answer 3

• influence on importing and exporting
• increasing presidential power
• ripple effects from domestic economic activity
• increased interconnectednesss

Question 4

Globalization requires quick decision making.

Answer 4

• missile defense
• nuclear
• diplomatic
• national security

are all issues that potentially require quick decision making as a result of globalization