Origins of the Presidency and Official Duties

Introduction

What was the significance of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 on the presidency?

The Constitutional Convention was the first time that the development of a strong national government, led by a chief executive who represented the will of the people, was seriously discussed. The Convention created the definition of the chief executive as it is found in the Constitution of the United States.

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