Chapter 10: The Presidency

Chapter Outline

Presidential Power Is Rooted in the Constitution

• Expressed Powers Come Directly from the Words of the Constitution
• Delegated Powers Come from Congress

Institutional Resources of Presidential Power Are Numerous

• Political Appointments Are an Important Tool of Management
• The White House Staff Constitutes the President's Eyes and Ears
• The Executive Office of the President Is a Visible Sign of the Modern Strong
• Presidency
• The Cabinet Is Often Distant from the President
• The Vice Presidency Has Become More Important since the 1970s
• The First Spouse Has Become Important to Policy

The President Has Numerous Political Resources

• Elections Provide a Resource Boost
• Party Is a Key Presidential Resource
• Groups Are a Little Recognized Presidential Resource
• Successful Presidents Are Media-Savvy
• Public Opinion Shapes Presidential Power
• Mass Popularity Is Both a Resource and a Liability

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