[ironhaven]

Well according to the unitary executive theory the US president has complete authority over all government actions and congress is only able to give legitimacy to the president's actions. Under this regime the president would be allowed to stop the execution of any law passed by congress.

I think this is insane and a complete destruction of the balance of power written in the constitution that congress can't enact enforceable laws but only "suggestions" for the president

[hellojesus]

> UET is a constitutional law theory that gives the President sole authority over the executive branch.

I think UET applies only to the Executive branch, which to me makes sense as he is the head of the Executive branch.

It would seem a violation of checks and balances for Congress to be able to install unfirable persons in the Executive. The checks and balances come from Congress's subpoena and investigatory powers, which can ultimately result in impeachment and removal of office of the President if he is derelict in his duties of executing the laws set forth by Congress.

Though I would agree that UET would violate the balance of the Constitution if it applied outside the Executive branch.