The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
14. The President as Chief Executive
The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
David Crockett [+]
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
David Crockett is professor of political science at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His primary area of research is the American presidency and presidential elections.
Description
The vesting clause of Article II of the Constitution places “the executive power” in a single person. Political leaders from the beginning have interpreted this language broadly – that it includes ALL executive power, even powers unstated, except where legislative participation is explicitly called for.