Understanding the Presidency: 2004 Election Season Update

by James P. Pfiffner, Roger H. Davidson

Updated for the 2004 Presidential Election season, this collection of essays provides a fascinating tour of the history, development, and current day issues facing the American Presidency. Constitutional Origins of the Presidency; Historical Perspectives on the Presidency; Selecting Campaigns, Elections, and Mandates; The Public Press, Media, and Public Approval; The Institutional Presidency; The Separation of Powers; Domestic Policy Leadership; Commander-in-Chief and National Security; Evaluating Greatness and Abuse of Power. Anyone interested in the American presidency

Genres: Politics

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First published December 1, 1996