Describe the Different Constitutional Powers of the President

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Essay

Describe the different constitutional powers of the president. What are some of the president's most important powers? What are some of the checks placed upon the president's powers? What was the framers' vision of the office of president?

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Definitions:

Individual Liberty

The freedom of an individual to have control over their own actions and decisions without undue restriction from government or society.

Framers

The group of individuals who shaped and drafted the United States Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Constitution

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed, outlining the structure of government and the rights of citizens.

Federalists

Advocates for a strong central government and supporters of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century, as opposed to anti-federalists who favored stronger state governments.