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Chapter 14.2

How the American Presidency Expanded Its Power Over Time

Discover how executive orders, executive agreements, and national crises transformed the presidency from a limited constitutional role into a powerful modern institution.


What You'll Learn

Executive orders allow presidents to implement policy bypassing congressional approval.
The Great Depression permanently expanded presidential authority over federal programs.
The 1947 National Security Act made presidents primary coordinators of national defense.
Executive agreements give presidents flexibility in foreign policy without Senate ratification.

What You'll Practice

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Students analyze how presidential powers expanded during major national crises.

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Learners distinguish executive orders, agreements, and privilege using passage evidence.

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Practice questions assess understanding of congressional and judicial checks on presidents.

Why This Matters

Understanding the modern expansion of presidential power equips students to critically analyze how American government functions and why the balance of power between branches continues to evolve.

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Executive Orders
Executive Agreements
Presidential Power
Administrative State
War Powers
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