Explain two ways political powers of the presidency have evolved from the founding of the United States to the present.

Explanation:

MILITARY POWER. The founders saw the importance of a strong military to protect the country and its citizens, but they named the President, a civilian, the "COMMANDER IN CHIEF" of the armed services. They were ever mindful of checking and balancing power, and they did not want a military general to seize the government.

DIPLOMATIC POWER. The President was given the power to make treaties with foreign nations, but not without the "advice and consent" of the Senate. Two-thirds of the senators must agree to a treaty the President signs, and if they do not, the treaty is not valid. The Constitution also provides that the President "shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers," which includes the duty of recognizing new nations, representing the United States to other countries, and performing related ceremonial duties.

APPOINTMENT POWER. The Constitution gives the President the responsibility to appoint "Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States." Again, the Senate gives its "advice and consent," so that all appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the Senators voting.

LEGISLATIVE POWER. The President was given the power to veto legislation. Every bill that passes both houses of Congress must be submitted to the President, although Congress can get around the President in several ways. If the President fails to sign the bill within ten days, it becomes law anyway. Also, Congress may override a presidential veto by a vote of two-thirds of each house.

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