Lincoln's bold claim of power during the Civil War reshaped the presidency. B. Congress also delegated considerable power to the executive branch. During the New Deal, for example, the Congress delegated much authority to the Roosevelt administration to do what was necessary to solve the nation's problems. C. Presidential power - determined in part by the political skills of the individual presidents. Presidential power is the power to persuade.
Presidents choose their issues carefully.
D. Presidents are in a better position to bargain when their public popularity is high. Over time, presidential popularity usually declines. To win an election, a presidential candidate must put together a winning coalition of a minimum of 270 electoral votes. Must appeal to different groups of voters across country. Even a landslide at the polls does not guarantee consistent public support during a president's term.