Article II Vesting Clause: “The Executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.
“Oath” clause—Article II, Section 1. Faithfully execute office of presidency and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution
“Take Care” clause—Article II, Section 3. “…he shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed.”
Primary Agent—Office of Legal Counsel Secondary Agent—White House Counselors.
Primary Agent—Office of Management and Budget. Involves Centralized Rulemaking
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Executive Orders Policy Directives Proclamations