Presidency In The 1700s

The presidency has changed very much over time from the time from the one which was created in the 1700s. Our first presidents had shaped an influential position by then but congress still was the most important figure of our government then. The president had to be at least the age of 35, American born and must have resided in the united states for no less than 14 years. In the constitution it states the president should be paid which cannot be increased or decreased during his term in office.
Some of the powers which were assigned to the president by the constitution are, Military powers, the president is in commander in chief, because they didn’t want the military general to seize the government. Diplomatic powers in which the president