1. Evolution of the Presidency

2. The history of Presidential powers is one of steady, if uneven, growth. About 1/3 have enlarged its powers Much of the expansion occurred during wartime or national crisis

3. Nevertheless, today’s presidency reflects precedents establish by our first President, George Washington. Title Exercise of Executive Power “White House” Staff Cabinet and oversight of Executive Branch 2 terms

4. To learn more about how the Presidency has changed over time, read the “Evolution of Executive Powers” Article Fill out the worksheet (charts and questions) as you go along or after you are done reading

5. The first modern Presidency occurred under Franklin D. Roosevelt. He used the institutions inherent and enumerated powers to their fullest impact. New Deal Agenda; some still law today (Social Security, minimum wage, etc) Influence Legislative Process Relationship with public Growth of federal government

6. While the formal powers of the President haven’t changed, the influence of modern presidents if considerably greater today than it ever has been.