We asked 2020 candidates how they would wield presidential power. Here is what they said.

American political fights often turn on interpretations of executive power: whether and when the president may act without congressional approval or defy federal statutes, particularly in matters of war, secrecy and law enforcement. The Times sent a survey to the presidential candidates about their understanding of the scope and limits of the authority they would wield if elected. The candidates also detailed any potential new curbs on White House power they would be willing to sign into law.

What They Said: Presidential Power Must Be Curbed After Trump