Presidents and the American Presidency

Name: Presidents and the American Presidency
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ISBN: 9780195385168

ISBN-10: 0195385160

ISBN-13: 9780195385168

Edition: 2012

Authors: Lori Cox Han, Diane J. Heith

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There is perhaps no political position as unique as the American presidency. This book considers both the strengths and weaknesses of the presidency as a political institution as well as the those of recent presidents and their leadership skills to examine the "real" presidency; that is, notjust the theoretical analysis of the institution or assessments of the men who have served as president, but the actual day-to-day responsibilities and challenges that go with the job. To showcase the "real" aspects of the presidency, as well as the differences between individual and institutionalperspectives on decision making, the authors incorporate archival documents from multiple administrations to…

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List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/10/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preface


Tables and Figures



Introduction: Studying Presidents and the Presidency


Historical Context


The Traditional Presidency


The Modern Presidency


The Postmodern/Contemporary Presidency


Theories and Methodologies


Classics in Presidential Studies


Newer Methodologies Evolve


The President-Centered Approach


The Presidency-Centered Approach


Sources


Presidential Libraries


Public Papers


Conclusion


Building a Presidential Library: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Leadership



Presidents and the Constitution


The Framers' Plan and the Constitutional Convention


Inherited Practices and Ideas


The Framers' World


The Confederation Executive


Federalism


General vs. Limited Authority


Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances


Rule by Elites and the Electoral College


Powers of the Office


The Vesting Clause


War Powers and Diplomatic Authority


Law-Enforcement Authority


Legislative Authority


Appointment and Removal Power


Executive Privilege and Immunity


Expansion of Presidential Powers


Theories of Presidential Power


The Constitutionality of Expanded Presidential Powers


Conclusion


Presidential Pardons: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: The War Powers Resolution



The Presidential Selection Process


The Nominating Process in Historical Perspective


The Pre-Nomination Period


Deciding to Run


The Invisible Primary


Gaining Party Support


Primaries and Caucuses


Iowa and New Hampshire


Super Tuesday


The Delegate Count


Financing Presidential Campaigns


Campaign Finance: A Brief History


The Federal Election Campaign Acts of 1971 and 1974


Loopholes to Campaign Finance Laws


Public Funding of Presidential Campaigns


Recent Campaign Finance Reforms


National Party Conventions


The General Election


The Electoral College


Appealing to Voters


Campaign Communications


The Consequences of Winning


The Coalition


The Message and the Mandate


Campaigning vs. Governing


Conclusion


Presidential Nominations: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: The Electoral College Strategy



The Public Presidency: Communication and Mass Media


The Evolving Rhetorical Presidency


The Radio Era


The Television Age


The Internet Age


Presidential Communication: Strategies and Resources


The Press Office and Press Secretary


The Office of Communications


Speech Writing


Public Events


The President and the Press


The White House Press Corps


Press Conferences


The Media Environment


News Coverage of the President


White House Press Strategies


Conclusion


Addressing the Nation: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Media Exposure



The Public Presidency: Public Opinion


A Restrained View of the Public


Evaluating the President


Job Approval


Personal Approval


President Obama and Public Opinion


Popularity as a Source of Presidential Power


Presidential Polling as a Source of Power


Using White House Polls


Tracking the Constituency


Rhetorical Design


Conclusion


Polling to Save a Presidency: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Presidential Image and Public Opinion



Presidents and the Legislative Branch


The President's Formal Role in the Legislative Process


Using the Veto


The Legislative Veto


The Line-Item Veto


Recommendations to Congress


Senate Confirmations


Separation of Powers


Staking Out a Role


Creating the Chief Legislator


Sharing Powers


Divergent Constituencies


The Decision-Making Process


Political Parties


Individual Behavior


Veto Politics


Conclusion


Budget Showdowns and Shutdowns: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Campaigning Against Congress



Presidents and the Judicial Branch


Nominations to the U.S. Supreme Court


Franklin Roosevelt and the Federal Courts


Tenure and Removal


The Nomination Process


The Confirmation Process


The Confirmation Hearings


Politicizing the Process


Presidential Legacies


Nominations to Lower Federal Courts


Nominating and Confirming Federal Judges


The Candidate Pool


The President's Relationship with the Judicial Branch


The Role of the Solicitor General


Implementing Supreme Court Decisions


Defining Presidential Powers


Conclusion


Selecting a Chief Justice: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Seeking Justice



Presidents and the Executive Branch


The Job of the Chief Executive


The Bureaucracy Evolves


The Bureaucracy Today


Separation of Power Creates Conflict


The Cabinet


The Executive Office of the President


Creating the Executive Office of the President


White House Staff


Organizing the White House Staff


The Chief of Staff


Concerns with and Consequences of the EOP


Mechanisms for Presidential Control of the Bureaucracy


Appointments


Budgeting as Management


Executive Orders


Regulatory Review


Signing Statements


Vice Presidents


The History of the Office


The Contemporary Vice Presidency


First Ladies


First Ladies in Historical Perspective


Contemporary First Ladies


Conclusion


Crisis Management: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Managing the White House



Presidents and Domestic Policymaking


U.S. Domestic Policy


Policy and Presidential Agendas


Presidents and Domestic Policymaking


Principal Domestic Policymakers


The Evolution of U.S. Domestic Policy


Economic Policy


Social Policy


Social Services


Law Enforcement


Natural Resources and Conservation


Conclusion


Saving the Big Three Automakers: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: Signing Medicare into Law



Presidents and Foreign Policymaking


U.S. Foreign Policy


Diplomacy vs. National Security


Economic Interests


Presidents and Foreign Policymaking


The Rational-Actor Model


The Political Agenda


Domestic Actors


International Actors


Principal Geopolitical Theaters


The Evolution of U.S. Foreign Policy


The Early Republic through World War I


World War II and the Cold War


The Post-Soviet World


War and U.S. Foreign Policy


Conclusion


Nation Building: Then…and Now


Suggested Readings


On the Web


In Their Own Words: The Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis



Conducting Research at Presidential Libraries



The United States Constitution



Presidential Election Results, 1789-2012


Notes


Bibliography


Credits


Index