John Locke's view of prerogative power advocated limiting the power of the president to those items specifically articulated in the Constitution.

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John Locke's concept of prerogative power actually refers to the government or executive's power to act for the public good, even if this action is not explicitly authorized by law or the constitution. This concept does not specifically limit the power of the president to only those powers articulated in the Constitution.

John Locke's View of Prerogative Power Advocated Limiting the Power