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Title
Presidential government / Benjamin Ginsberg.
Imprint
New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2016]
Copyright
©2016.
Description
xi, 492 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm
Formatted Contents Note
What is an executive, and why do we need one?
The constitutional foundations of presidential power
A brief history of the presidency
Presidential elections
The executive branch
The president, the Congress, and domestic policy
Presidential policy tools
The executive and the courts
Foreign policy and national security
Understanding the presidency as an institution: advice for citizens and voters
Appendix: gallery of presidents.
The constitutional foundations of presidential power
A brief history of the presidency
Presidential elections
The executive branch
The president, the Congress, and domestic policy
Presidential policy tools
The executive and the courts
Foreign policy and national security
Understanding the presidency as an institution: advice for citizens and voters
Appendix: gallery of presidents.
Summary
"Noted political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg has written an essential text for courses on the United States presidency. An invaluable resource, Ginsberg's comprehensive analysis emphasizes the historical, constitutional, and legal dimensions of presidential power. He explores the history and essential aspects of the office, the president's relationship to the rest of the executive branch and to a subordinated Congress, and the evolution of the American president from policy executor to policy maker. Compelling photo essays delve into topics of special interest, including First Spouses, Presidential Eligibility, and Congressional Investigations of the White House."--Publisher's website.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-454) and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KF5051 .G56 2016
Language
English
ISBN
0300212062 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9780300212068 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9780300212068 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
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