1 Introduction
2 The Founding and the Constitution
3 Federalism and the Separation of Powers
4 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
5 Congress: The First Branch
6 The President
7 The Executive Branch
8 The Federal Courts
9 Public Opinion and the Media
10 Elections
11 Political Parties
12 Groups and Interests
13 Introduction to Public Policy
14 Foreign Policy

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Chapter 6 - The President

Chapter Outline


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How Does Presidential Power Work?

The Constitutional Basis of the Presidency

The Constitutional Powers of the Presidency

  • Expressed Powers

The Rise of Presidential Government

  • The Legislative Epoch, 1800-1933
  • The New Deal and the Presidency

Presidential Government

  • Formal Resources of Presidential Power
  • The Contemporary Bases of Presidential Power
  • The Administrative State

Is the Presidency Too Strong?

Chapter Review

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