When President George W.Bush claimed the prerogative of not enforcing those portions of a bill that he deemed unconstitutional, he did so using a technique for extending executive power known as the

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The technique utilized by President George W. Bush to extend executive power under the circumstance described is known as a signing statement. This tool allows the president to declare his interpretation of a law passed by Congress, including which sections or provisions he may choose not to enforce.