Maybe the line-item veto is the missing power you are thinking of. Of course there are many powers that some dictators have that the President was not given..
the power to declare war
a term coined by Arthur Schlesinger to describe the centralization of power in the presidency and the unconstitutional use of power by the federal executive
Presidential power has grown
The imperial presidency has expanded the power and influence of the presidency. It has allowed presidents to bypass Congress and implement policies through executive orders and other unilateral actions. This has led to an increase in the use and abuse of executive power, undermining the separation of powers and checks and balances established by the Constitution.
to prevent tyrancy
Presidential power has grown
presidency or term
The speaker is 3rd in line to the presidency.
It didnt
The American Parade - 1974 Power and the Presidency 1-2 was released on: USA: 24 April 1974
Because "absolute power corrupts absolutely"
Presidential pardon.