The framers envisioned a system of government dominated by Congress. The trend toward increasing power of the president and the increasing tendency of Congress to delegate power to the executive branch is an example of which principle of politics?

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The history principle explains how the patterns and outcomes we observe in politics are often the result of historical developments and decisions. The trend toward increasing presidential power and Congress delegating more power to the executive branch reflects how historical events and decisions have shaped the current balance of power within the U.S. government, diverging from the original vision of the framers.

The Framers Envisioned a System of Government Dominated by Congress