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Presidential power refers to the authority and influence that the President of the United States possesses in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities. This includes executive powers such as appointing officials, issuing executive orders, and commanding the military.

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Constitutional Law I
Fundamentals of American Government
United States Law and Legal Analysis

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Which presidential power did Obama use to establish DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)?
In which role does presidential power expand most during times of crisis or war?
How did the Watergate scandal impact the perception of presidential power in the United States?
What was one significant political outcome of Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" on Presidential power?
Which presidential power mirrors that of British monarchs during the colonial period?
Which legislation gives Congress budget control, effectively checking presidential power?
Which action best demonstrates how public opinion can act as a check on presidential power?
What allows Congress to check Presidential power by rejecting appointments or refusing to approve treaties?
Which tool can the Supreme Court use to limit Presidential power?
How did the Watergate scandal affect the checks and balances on presidential power in the U.S.?
What has allowed impeachment proceedings to persist as an effective check on presidential power?
What factor contributes most significantly to maintaining Congressional oversight, a persistent check on Presidential power?
Who checks Presidential power according to the U.S Constitution's system of checks and balances?
Which executive order expanded Presidential power during the Civil War?
What is an example of assertion of Presidential power through military action without a formal declaration of war?
How did President George W. Bush's use of signing statements reflect an increase in presidential power?
Which historical event significantly increased Presidential power in the United States?
How has the interpretation of the "necessary and proper" clause contributed to the expansion of presidential power?
Which President is often cited for expanding presidential power through his "Square Deal" domestic policies?
What effect did President Richard Nixon's resignation have on perceptions about presidential power?

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