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.
: Using the "bully pulpit" to influence Congress and the public. 3. Historical Evolution 2.6.docx
: A single president can act with more decision, activity, secrecy, and speed than a committee or council. While the Anti-Federalists feared a single executive would
: Originally, Congress was the dominant branch, but the executive and legislative branches reached more equal footing over time. Congress was the dominant branch
: 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.
