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Why is the President seen as the most important institution in American politics instead on Congress?
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∙ 13y ago
US Politics is a seed of the old English politics. Traditionally, the King (or Queen) is seen as the most important political figure (even though today the Queen has very power in political decision). Today, the President is largely viewed as the "voice" of US Politics even though most of the decisions requires the approval of Congress. Also consider that bills are not made law until the President signs them. Finally the President is the one that declares war. From a personal view, when you view the US Political system, the Executive Branch (the President) is the only branch with only one member. And if you view each branch as holding equal power then the President is the most powerful member of any branch because he is the only member of his branch. So historically and figuratively, the President is viewed as the most important institution in American politics.
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He was president of the Continental Congress when independence was signed, making him the first American President.
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Yes, because back then he was President of Congress.
