The politics of the presidency

Pika, Joseph August 1947- (Author). Maltese, John Anthony. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780872894686
ISBN: 0872894681
Physical Description: print
xv, 550 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, ©2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. THE PRESIDENT AND THE PUBLIC -- 1. The Changing Presidency -- The scope of presidential power -- Expansion of the presidency -- Presidential culture -- Conclusion: the changeable, political presidency -- 2. Election Politics -- Evolution of the selection process -- Defining the pool of eligibles -- Competing for the nomination -- The national convention -- The general election -- Validation -- Transitions to governing -- 3. Public Politics -- Public attitudes toward the presidency -- Rallying public support -- The president and the media -- conclusion: the permanent campaign -- 4. Presidential Character and Performance -- Determinants and evaluations of performance -- What manner of person? -- Psychological characteristics of U.S. presidents -- Management styles of modern presidents -- Understanding presidents: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush -- Conclusion: seeking presidential success -- Part II. THE PRESIDENT AND THE GOVERNMENT -- 5. Legislative Politics -- Development of the president's legislative role -- The presidential-congressional relationship -- The president's formal legislative powers -- The president's informal legislative influence -- Explaining presidents' legislative success.