Topic 1: The Modern Presidency

A close examination of the Article II of the Constitution (Executive Branch) suggests that the founding fathers, leery of tyrannical monarchs, deliberately made vague the powers and responsibility of the president. Yet the institution of the presidency has grown, over time. This expansion of presidential power and the growth of the federal bureaucracies, through executive interpretation ofArticle II of the Constitution, is a dominant feature of the modern presidency.

Directions: Using the accredited sources listed below please provide two, specific, historical examples that demonstrate the ‘growth’ in presidential power during the 20th and 21st centuries.

I have attached the accredited sources that the professor wants us to use they are PDF files.  Please be sure to do intext citations on any material used.

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It is a matter of fact that the United States presidency has dramatically grown in recent years. The U.S. presidency today is very different from what it was in the 1950s and 1850s. In modern times, important decisions affecting the nation are made in secret, with very minimal and sometimes no input from the Congress. The reason behind this aspect is that the powers of the federal government are getting concentrated into the hands of a few individuals. A good example which shows that the modern day presidency has changed….

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