Which of the following statements about presidential power is accurate?
A. The president has enough resources for coordinating national responses during emergencies, but insufficient authority to usurp the Constitution.
B. The internal checks of the presidency were designed to be similar to the type of checks used to control the legislative branch.
C. The Constitution provides the President with a long list of enumerated powers to promote the independence of the executive branch.
D. Presidential power is absolute because of broad and easily invoked emergency powers that allow the President to gain an upper hand over his opponents.
Answer: A
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