Why did Presidents want to expand presidential power?
1 Answer
Aug 8, 2017
They believed in a stronger executive power
Explanation:
Presidents such as Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Bush or Obama undermined the principle of separation of powers(judiciary, executive and legislative) because they were convinced that a strong central government(with a strong executive) was the best political solution.
This position was opposed by Constitutionalist and Conservatives who remained faithful to the American Political tradition embodied by the American Constitution.