Presidential Philosophy
In the Madisonian Model, the president should restrict himself to the denoted powers of his office as shown in the United States Constitution. These powers include:
- The Nomination of Supreme Court Judges
- Signing of Legislation into Law
- Negotiation of Treaties
- Commander in Chief of US Troops
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