There are four theories of presidential power. Each of the four theories describes the nature and scope of presidential power from a different perspective. Constitutional theory: holds that Article II of the Constitution contains a register of executive powers and that the president must be ready at all times to justify his actions on the basis of the list of powers contained in Article II or implied powers (Mason & Stephenson, 2012). Stewardship theory: Implies that the president is a “steward of the people” and is held responsible for doing whatever the nation deems necessary unless it violates the constitution (Mason & Stephenson, 2012). Unitary Executive Theory: This theory grants the president control over the executive members and his power is limited only by the constitution. The Theory of the Unitary Executive draws its foundation from the coordination of construction that Thomas Jefferson initially spoke of and strengthened by some subsequent presidents. Thomas Jefferson was an influential framer of the Constitution and his opinions were often those of many of the legislators. The framers of the Constitution believed that the president was elected to interpret and apply the Constitution in the best interests of the voters. The authors also believed that Congress was elected to support the president and the beliefs established by the Constitution. This theory reinforces the fact that all three branches of the federal government have the responsibility to enforce the Constitution, not just the president (Mason & Stephenson, 2012). Prerogative Theory: It is the power to act according to the discretion of the public good, without regard to the law or perhaps even against the law. The president is given several inhe...... half of the document ......The Supreme Court has applied administration theory by stating that the president is subject to judicial orders that limit his actions when the actions threaten a act of illegality. The Supreme Court has applied constitutional theory to most decisions rendered. They believe that the president has the use of all powers granted by the Constitution and if he goes beyond those set forth in the doctrine, then he must be able to justify his actions. This was demonstrated in the case of Youngstown Sheet Tube Co v Saywer. When the president was told he had overstepped his bounds (Mason & Stephenson, 2012). Mason, A., & Stephenson, D. (2012). American constitutional law. (16 ed., pp. 84-86). Boston: Longman.(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cqpress.com/incontext/constitution/docs/constitutional_powers.html(nd). Retrieved from http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/emergency_powers