"stop the spread of Communism" since the US was still undertaking a role of communist "containment" around the globe.
The Constitution explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors.
It was during the Cold War era that two economic philosophies were predominant: Capitalism and communism--with the United States advocating for the former and the USSR advocating for the latter.
Originally, the Constitution said that senators were chosen by _(state)_ legislatures. The _(17)_ Amendment changed this. Now, Senators are chosen by_(a direct vote)_.
