Explain Why the Founding Fathers Were Willing to Allow the President

question 26

Essay

Explain why the Founding Fathers were willing to allow the president to be coequal with Congress when the Constitution was first written. How much did the fact that Washington was the obvious choice impact the Founders' decision? Explain.

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Depreciation Expense

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Adjustment Columns

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Long-Term Asset

Assets that are expected to provide economic benefits beyond one year, such as equipment, real estate, and intellectual property.