Presidential Power

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This paper discusses the contention that the opposite of progress is Congress and then explains that the contention gives the impression that Congress is a toothless body, unable to effect any meaningful change. The paper then goes on to present arguments that refute this general perception.

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"Indeed, as pointed out by Wilson, there is a widespread perception among Americans that Congress has been losing power to the US president since the 1930s. Certainly, the impression created by the media is that the US President - such as the current President Bush - is immensely powerful. However, this belief is..."

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