Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief
One of the President's roles is as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and this power has been used by every president since World War II to send troops to other countries.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 22: Energy in the Executive
Presidential powers have grown over time and Americans have accepted that. At the same time, citizens want to see checks and balances from the other branches of government to monitor and limit presidential powers as the need arises.