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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
the Constitution intended for this to happen.
Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.

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they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.

Executive orders let presidents act swiftly (especially in crises or to implement policy when Congress is slow or gridlocked), so the tool has grown in use over time.