Presidential Authority

This volume looks at how American presidents have used the power of the presidency not only to shape America's domestic and foreign policy, but also for personal gain. Through the lens of presidential personality, chapters show individual approaches to the office, how the exercise of power is a...

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Main Author: Issit, Micah
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amenia, NY : Grey House Publishing, 2020
Series:Opinions Throughout History Ser.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:This volume looks at how American presidents have used the power of the presidency not only to shape America's domestic and foreign policy, but also for personal gain. Through the lens of presidential personality, chapters show individual approaches to the office, how the exercise of power is affected by partisan competition, economic and civil unrest, and the evolving perception of constitutional principles.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (961 p.).
ISBN:1642654515
9781642654516