The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith

The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith

14. The President as Chief Executive

The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith

David Crockett [+-]
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
David Crockett is professor of political science at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His primary area of research is the American presidency and presidential elections.

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The vesting clause of Article II of the Constitution places “the executive power” in a single person. Political leaders from the beginning have interpreted this language broadly – that it includes ALL executive power, even powers unstated, except where legislative participation is explicitly called for.

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Crockett, David. 14. The President as Chief Executive. The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. p. 50-52 Apr 2023. ISBN 9781800502857. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=43574. Date accessed: 29 Mar 2024 doi: 10.1558/equinox.43574. Apr 2023

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