The Framers viewed Congress as the most powerful branch of government. The presidency was designed as "an effectual check" upon the legislature. Yet, the 20th century saw a shift of that institutional balance with increasing executive power and prominence in American politics and governance. How has the presidency changed from the 19th Century going forward? What factors have led to the development and expansion of presidential power in the "modern presidency"? (Hint: in the PowerPoint). What would you tell former Pres. Trump, who says, he can do whatever he wants due to Article iI in the Constitution?

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary