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While the Anti-Federalists feared a single executive would lead to tyranny, presidential power has grown significantly because a single person can provide faster leadership than a large legislative body like Congress.

: Today, the president wields immense power over national security and economic policy, often justifying this expansion as necessary for effective governance in a complex world. 2.6.docx

: Using the "bully pulpit" to influence Congress and the public. 3. Historical Evolution While the Anti-Federalists feared a single executive would

: Explicitly stated in Article II of the Constitution (e.g., the power to veto, appoint federal judges, and serve as Commander-in-Chief). the power to veto