1st Edition

Presidential Leadership The Political Relations of Congress and the Chief Executive

By Pendleton Herring Copyright 2006
236 Pages
by Routledge

236 Pages
by Routledge

230 Pages
by Routledge

The nature of the presidency is an issue that has been debated since the drafting of the United States Constitution. The Federalists felt a strong executive was the backbone and prime mover of a strong government. On the other side, the Anti-Federalists felt the presidency represented monarchical tendencies and could potentially subvert republican government. How does executive leadership fit in... Read more
I: The Political Basis of Presidential Power; II: Congressional Behavior; III: Methods of Presidential Control; IV: Proposals for Change; V: The President’s Entourage; VI: The Limits of Presidential Responsibility; VII: The Strength of Presidential Leadership

Biography

Pendleton Herring