The republicans had changed from a party of moral reform to a party of material interest
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Lincoln declared that they would have to accept the amendments and the new government, disband their old confederate government, make sure that former office holders could never go back into politics, and ask for an official pardon from the President of the United States. They also had to free the slaves.
<span>The office of the president is important and the nation needs strong leadership.
Congress has not typically given up its responsibilities, and at times has had a contentious relationship with presidents as the legislative and executive branches check and balance each other's power. And while some presidents have expanded the power of the office by their popularity, even presidents who weren't highly beloved by the people have managed to increase the power of the office.
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