The argument for the equality view is partly historical and partly textual and makes the following contentions. First, the Citizenship Clause of Section 1, which immediately precedes the Privileges or Immunities Clause, defines both national and state citizenship.
2015-03-07T16:39:19-05:00. The primary source of uncertainty over the limits on presidential power is that the constitutional definition of executive powers is broad and unspecific. The founders meant for this to be the case because they knew that in certain times of need, the president will need to take drastic measures to remedy certain issues, like Lincoln during the Civil War.
There are three categories of presidential power: Constitutional powers: powers explicitly granted by the Constitution Delegated powers: powers granted by Congress to help the president fulfill his duties Inherent powers: powers inherent in the presidentâs power as chief of the executive branch Constitutional and delegated powers make up the expressed powers because these powers are clearly outlined in the Constitution.