What Are Constitutional Authority and Statutory Authority? How Do Constitutional

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Essay

What are constitutional authority and statutory authority? How do constitutional authority and statutory authority influence the roles and responsibilities of the president? What opportunities and constraints do they create for presidents to influence policy making?

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Definitions:

World War II

World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and marked by significant battles, atrocities, and the Holocaust.

Trade Negotiations

Formal discussions and agreements between countries focused on the terms of trade, including tariffs, access to markets, and other related policies.

GATT

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, an international treaty designed to promote international trade by reducing or eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs.

North American

Pertaining to or relating to the continent that comprises Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the countries of Central America.