The increase of presidential powers means the president has more control in making decisions for the country. The term "Imperial Presidency" refers to a president with too much power. Two presidents who increased power are Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. An advantage of increasing power is quicker decision-making in crises, but a disadvantage is the potential for abuse of power and harm to democracy.
The expansion of presidential powers allows the president to have more authority in shaping the country's direction. The concept of an "Imperial Presidency" signifies a leader who wields excessive control. Examples of presidents who have bolstered their powers include Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. While one benefit of increased power is the ability to make swift decisions during emergencies, a downside is the possibility of misuse of authority leading to damage to democratic principles.
