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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 8: An Energetic Executive
President Jackson used his veto power more than all previous presidents combined, which greatly increased the power of the presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 9: Jackson and the Modern Presidency
While in office, Andrew Jackson made more use of his veto power than all other presidents combined before him. This gave rise to a much more powerful presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 10: Lincoln and the Modern Presidency
President Lincoln contributed to the rise in presidential power through his use of executive power during the Civil War.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 11: Roosevelt and Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had their own strategies for increasing the power of the presidency. Roosevelt used his office as a 'bully pulpit' to advance his issues, and Wilson spoke directly to the public to seek support.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 12: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a significant figure in strengthening the power of the presidential office. He guided the United States through the Depression Years and World War II. Two of the methods he used to garner support were his famous...
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 13: Serving in Fdr's Shadow
Each effective president who followed in FDR's footsteps used some of his strategies for strengthening presidential power, e.g., through good communication or personal charisma.