Under Justice Jackson's Youngstown framework, when is presidential power at its strongest?
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Correct answer: When the president acts with express or implied authorization from Congress
Jackson explained that presidential power is at its maximum when the president acts with congressional approval. In that situation, the president can rely on both executive authority and authority delegated by Congress.
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