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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. 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.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 21: Assertions of Presidential Authority
Shifts in power between the three branches of government have occurred over the history of the United States. The powers of the President have grown as world events impacted on the United States.
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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.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 24: Executive Orders
Presidential executive orders have been one factor that contributed to the rise in power of the executive authority, as new responsibilities in working out the details of legislation were taken on.