AP Government 2.6-Expansion of Presidential Power

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In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

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a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

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Congress adopted the War Powers Resolution to

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limit the president’s authority to commit troops overseas

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The expansion of the executive branch since 1939 has affected the separation of powers by

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increasing presidential control over the legislative process