The hyper-partisan nature of politics today has led to the expansion of presidential power.

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With the increased polarization and gridlock in Congress, presidents have relied on executive orders and other unilateral actions to accomplish their policy goals, which has expanded their power. Additionally, the heightened political tensions have led to a trend of each party attempting to limit the power of the opposing president while defending their own party's president, further reinforcing the expansion of presidential power.

The Hyper-Partisan Nature of Politics Today Has Led to the Expansion