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: A single president can act with more decision, activity, secrecy, and speed than a committee or council.

: Having one person in charge makes it clear who to blame or praise, preventing finger-pointing between multiple executives. 2. Formal vs. Informal Powers 2.6.docx

The presidency has expanded through the use of both constitutional and implied powers: : A single president can act with more

While the Anti-Federalists feared a single executive would lead to tyranny, presidential power has grown significantly because a single person can provide faster leadership than a large legislative body like Congress. 2.6.docx