of the us political system.? i need descriptions....please!

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Homework question, huh? I'll give you some clues so that you can do your own work but give you a framework to built on.

1) George Washington as military leader set a precedent of a strong central figure.

2) Andrew Jackson redefined the Presidency to the point he was called "King Andrew" by his enemies.

3) James K. Polk almost singlehandedly redefined presidential power.

4) Abraham Lincoln did what he felt necessary to support the union, despite many legal questions.

5) Andrew Johnson successfully fought off impeachment, thus putting the brakes on Congress' efforts to emerge as the dominant branch of government.

6) Theodore Roosevelt further increased the power of the presidency.

7) Franklin Delano Roosevelt further developed the Presidency into the central pillar of government.

There's plenty of stuff for you to work with there.

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