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Chapter 12
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Foundations of the Modern Presidency
Article II of the ConstitutionBroadly worded discussion of presidential power
The changing conception of the presidencyJackson and LincolnWhig theory: presidency was limited or restrained officeStewardship theory: strong, assertive presidential role
Theodore RooseveltThe need for a strong presidency
Foreign policy leadershipDomestic policy leadership
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Choosing the PresidentThe nominating process has grown more democratic over
timeCurrently voters choose the presidential nominees through
electing delegates to national party conventionsInvisible primaryPrimaries (New Hampshire first)Caucuses (Iowa first)
Importance of moneyImportance of momentum
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Choosing the PresidentThe national party conventions
Formally selects the party’s presidential candidatePresidential candidate selects the vice presidential
candidate.The party decides on a platform.The party heals wounds and divisions from the nominating
campaign.The party presents its candidate to the voters.
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Choosing the PresidentNeed 270 electoral votes in the Electoral CollegeFocus on battleground statesThe importance of moneyThe importance of using the media properly
Internet and televisionConstitutional requirements
At least thirty-five years oldNatural-born citizenU.S. resident for at least 14 years
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Staffing the PresidencyThe vice presidentThe Executive Office of the President (EOP)
White House OfficeCommunications Office Office of the Press SecretaryOffice of the Counsel to the PresidentOffice of Legislative Affairs
Office of Management and BudgetNational Security CouncilNational Economic Council
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Staffing the PresidencyCabinet and agency appointees
Cabinet no longer used as an advisory bodyThe problem of control
Most severe with appointees working in the departments and agencies outside of the White House
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Factors in Presidential LeadershipThe force of circumstance
Periods of presidential dominance marked by special set of circumstances: decisive election victory and a compelling national problem
The stage of the president’s termHoneymoon periodDecreased success over time, especially in a second term
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Factors in Presidential LeadershipThe nature of the issue: foreign or domestic
Presidents have greater power with foreign policyCongress offers greater challenges over domestic policy
Relations with CongressSeeking cooperation from Congress
Power of persuasionBenefiting from partisan support in CongressColliding with Congress
ImpeachmentWar Powers Act
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Factors in Presidential LeadershipPublic support
Presidential approval ratings typically decrease over timeState of the economyForeign crisesThe televised presidency: going public
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The Illusion of Presidential Government
Negative press portrayals require the president to try to “spin” the story.
Presidents get too much credit when things go well and too much blame when things go badly.