Many presidents have used the unitary executive theory perceived powers to achieve their agenda. President Clinton used his powers to push through his support of a line-item veto which was passed by congress, but was later found unconstitutional. Franklin Roosevelt used executive action to send Japanese-Americans to internment camps during the Second World War. Richard Nixon also used perceived powers under the unitary executive theory to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox during the Watergate cover-up
Many presidents have used the unitary executive theory perceived powers to achieve their agenda. President Clinton used his powers to push through his support of a line-item veto which was passed by congress, but was later found unconstitutional. Franklin Roosevelt used executive action to send Japanese-Americans to internment camps during the Second World War. Richard Nixon also used perceived powers under the unitary executive theory to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox during the Watergate cover-up