Which of the following describes the 'Imperial Presidency,' a concept popularized by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. in the wake of Watergate?
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Correct answer: An office that has grown too powerful and exceeds its constitutional limits
Schlesinger argued that since WWII, the executive branch had gained too much power at the expense of Congress. Watergate was seen as the ultimate example of this imbalance and the abuse of that power.
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