In "President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration," what are the reasons Obama offers for taking action without the approval of Congress?

Question

Select all that apply.

President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration

Responses

The Senate insisted that Obama pass a bipartisan immigration bill as a compromise.
The Senate insisted that Obama pass a bipartisan immigration bill as a compromise.

Congress has refused to pass a bill that would change the immigration system.
Congress has refused to pass a bill that would change the immigration system.

Other Republican and Democratic presidents have taken similar action in the past half century.
Other Republican and Democratic presidents have taken similar action in the past half century.

Immigrants contribute to the growth of the American economy and to American society as a whole.
Immigrants contribute to the growth of the American economy and to American society as a whole.

Answer 1

In "President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration," the reasons he offers for taking action without the approval of Congress include:

1. Congress has refused to pass a bill that would change the immigration system.
2. Other Republican and Democratic presidents have taken similar action in the past half century.
3. Immigrants contribute to the growth of the American economy and to American society as a whole.

The first option regarding the Senate insisting on a bipartisan bill is not typically cited as a reason for bypassing Congress in such contexts.