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| − | [[ | + | '''Inherent Powers''' says that the president of the United States can derive additional powers from those outlined in the [[Constitution]]. For example, Thomas Jefferson completed the Lousisian Purchase without an [[amendment]] because he believed the purchase was justified by his powers to make treaties.<ref>U.S. Government and Politics</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:46, August 23, 2010
Inherent Powers says that the president of the United States can derive additional powers from those outlined in the Constitution. For example, Thomas Jefferson completed the Lousisian Purchase without an amendment because he believed the purchase was justified by his powers to make treaties.[1]
References
- ↑ U.S. Government and Politics