Presidential Power

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Presidents of the United States of America have been around since the country became it’s own. Each president is given certain responsibilities and rights. Presidential power is listed in the Constitution but since then, there’s been room for more responsibilities to come into play. The powers exercised in the modern world surpass those included in the Constitution. Today, the president has a number of offices and departments serving under him. These institutions help keep the government together and everything running smoothly. The presidents rely on a number of other things. Some include elections, political parties, interest groups, the media, and public opinion. There are different kinds of powers granted to the president. While some are expressed powers and can be found written in the Constitution, others are delegated powers are given by the Congress to the president, and inherent powers, which are powers claimed by the President but aren’t found in the Constitution.
Expressed powers that can be found in the Constitution are Military, Judicial, Diplomatic, Executive, and Legislative powers. The president assumes the role of commander in chief. Presidents are allowed to declare war only with authorization from Congress. Article IV says that the “United States shall [protect] every State… against invasion… and …domestic violence” (Ginsberg 312). The judicial power the president holds is where he has the right to grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesty which involves the power of life and death over all individuals that pose a threat to the country. Diplomatic powers back the idea that the president is the head of the country. He’s the chief representative who’s the face while dealing with other nations. He can make treaties. He...

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Even with the very few examples I’ve included, it’s easy to note that every president is given the same powers and it’s up to them if they want to use them or not. Some may use some while other presidents favor others. Powers of the presidents don’t always change and have been used since the Constitution was drawn up. Continuing on from now, each president will continue to use these powers to further keep up with the order amongst the country. The United States depends on the president and needs it in order for its well-being. The country wouldn’t be what it is today without the president of the United States of America.

Works Cited

Ginsberg, Benjamin. "The Presidency." We the People: An Introduction to American Politics. 9th Essentials ed. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2013. 306-26. Print.

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