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Evolution of Presidential Power. I. Limited presidential power in the early republic. A. Worries of the Founders. I. Limited presidential power in the early republic. A. Worries of the Founders B. Examples of limited powers. Examples of limited powers:.
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I. Limited presidential power in the early republic A. Worries of the Founders
I. Limited presidential power in the early republic A. Worries of the Founders B. Examples of limited powers
Examples of limited powers: • Early on, the President and national government had little to do. • There was little interaction between the President and Congress. The President generally didn't initiate legislation. • The veto was almost never used. • The legislature was, by far, the strongest branch of government.
*Up until FDR's New Deal in the 1930s the President was just a negative force, providing resistance to Congress, not a source of initiative and leadership.
II. Sources of expansion of presidential power: A. America's involvement in foreign affairs increased.
II. Sources of expansion of presidential power: A. America's involvement in foreign affairs increased. B. The President's ability to shape public opinion increased.
II. Sources of expansion of presidential power: A. America's involvement in foreign affairs increased. B. The President's ability to shape public opinion increased. C. The position as head of the executive branch took on more meaning as the size of the national government increased.
D. Presidents began to claim "inherent powers."
III. Growth of the Executive Branch A. Cabinet
III. Growth of the Executive Branch A. Cabinet B. White House Staff
III. Growth of the Executive Branch A. Cabinet B. White House Staff C. Executive Office of the President