The Presidency and the Political System, 8th EditionWhile maintaining its perspective of the entire history of the US, this revised edition incorporates events since the previous edition: the war against and occupation of Iraq, the close 2004 presidential election, and the one-party government. Political scientists from around the country cover various approaches to the presidency, elements of presi |
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Evaluating the Presidency | 3 |
APPROACHES TO THE PRESIDENCY | 30 |
The Two Constitutional Presidencies | 59 |
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