AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.6 Expansion of Presidential Power
Notes
Presidents have expanded power through executive orders, executive agreements, signing statements and war powers.
- War Powers Resolution (1973) tried to limit military action without Congress's approval.
Practice
The War Powers Resolution requires the president to:
Limit on war-making.
Executive agreements differ from treaties because they:
Informal power.
A signing statement:
Commentary.
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