Presidential Power in America: What the Founders Did Not Plan For

[eastariel]

Congress assigned George Washington great power and influence as the first American president. That's because they knew him well and they trusted him deeply. As a humble public servant who consistently put the needs of his nation above his own needs, he instilled confidence in his ability to lead his nation fairly without resorting to abuse of power many monarchs have shown.

Today's presidents, however, haven't earned this reputation. We need to curb their power through more checks and balances.