Constitutional Powers of the PresidentThe framers of the United States Constitution gave the president executive powers that only he (or she) could execute. Some of these powers are the power to grant clemency and pardon individuals, the power to appoint judges and a cabinet, the power to veto Congressional bills, and what I believe to be the most powerful power. the most influential and most extensive, the power of decrees. I will discuss it in this article and share my thoughts. The powers of the president are listed in Article II of the United States Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist Paper, Number 70, argued for a strong president and believed that dynamic and enthusiastic presidential leadership was “essential to the protection of the community against foreign attack; it is no less essential to the administration of the laws.” This type of president would not comply with the demands of Congress. James Madison, on the other hand, believed more in the division of powers between Congress and the president, that they were equals. He also believes that the president is protected by the concept of separation of powers, but that the chief executive is an equal partner in the policy-making process. Most of our presidents prefer the Hamiltonian interpretation of presidential power, exercising leadership over Congress, rather than relying on them (Fausold et al). One of the ways the president exercises control over Congress is through the veto power. This power is set forth in Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution. The veto was seen by the framers as a protective measure to prevent injudicious legislation and as a reviewing power against legislative encroachment on the executive branch (Spitzer 12). There are two types of veto, ...... middle of paper .......Edelson, Chris. Emergency presidential power: from the drafting of the Constitution to the war on terrorism. Madison: U of Wisconsin Pres., 2013. Print. Fausold, Martin L. and Alan Shank. Introduction. The Constitution and the American Presidency. Albany: State University of New York, 1991. XVII-XVI, 133-146. Print.Mackenzie, G. Calvin. Innocent Until Nominated: The Breakdown of the Presidential Nomination Process. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution, 2001. Print. Myers, Steven Lee. “BUSH VETOES CIA TACTICS BILL, AFFIRMING LEGACY.” The New York Times. The New York Times, March 8, 2008. Web. July 12, 2014. Pfeiffer, Dan. "Why President Obama Won't Sign HR 3808." The White House. The White House, October 7, 2010. Web. July 10, 2014. Spitzer, Robert J. The presidential veto: touchstone of the American presidency. Albany, NY: State University of New York, 1988. Print.