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.
: Explicitly stated in Article II of the Constitution (e.g., the power to veto, appoint federal judges, and serve as Commander-in-Chief).
: A single president can act with more decision, activity, secrecy, and speed than a committee or council.
: International agreements that do not require Senate approval.
: Powers not mentioned in the Constitution but developed over time, such as: