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How did presidents who served in the decades directly after Washington expand the powers of the presidency?

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John Adams: Expanded the war power.

Thomas Jefferson: Negotiated the purchase of Louisiana from France.

James Monroe: Take direct control of foreign policymaking.

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Answer:

Because Constitution gave the President limited power, and The Congress dominated the executive branch until the 1930s i believe.

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