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Define expansive view.
Presidents have broad powers to act in the nation's best interest, even if not explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Define limited view.
Presidential power is strictly defined by the Constitution; presidents should only act within those bounds.
What is habeas corpus?
A legal action seeking relief from unlawful imprisonment.
What was the effect of FDR's New Deal?
Demonstrates how presidential actions can have a long-lasting impact on domestic policy and the role of government.
Expansive vs. Limited views?
Expansive: Broad powers to act in the nation's best interest. Limited: Power strictly defined by the Constitution.
Compare Taft and T. Roosevelt's views on Presidential power.
Taft: Limited interpretation. Roosevelt: Expansive interpretation, 'steward of the people'.