It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jackson asserts that the Constitution grants all executive power to the President alone.
- In plain terms
- The President has all the executive power according to the Constitution.
- What can you take from it?
- Presidential authority is centralized by the Constitution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should executive power be absolute?
- How is this checked in practice?
Another view
Historical precedent shows executive power is often checked by Congress and courts.
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