Question

Discuss the increase and decrease of presidential powers. Define “Imperial Presidency” and give two examples of presidents who increased presidential power. What is an advantage and a disadvantage of increasing presidential power?

Answer 1

Imperial Presidency is a term applied to the modern presidency of the United States. It became popular in the 1960s and served as the title of a 1973 book by historian Arthur M. Schlesinger,

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