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: Having one person in charge makes it clear who to blame or praise, preventing finger-pointing between multiple executives. 2. Formal vs. Informal Powers

: Explicitly stated in Article II of the Constitution (e.g., the power to veto, appoint federal judges, and serve as Commander-in-Chief). 2.6.docx

: International agreements that do not require Senate approval. : Having one person in charge makes it

: Originally, Congress was the dominant branch, but the executive and legislative branches reached more equal footing over time. the power to veto

: 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.

: Powers not mentioned in the Constitution but developed over time, such as: