Chapter 4

The modern presidency is nothing like the first U.S. president

What you need to learn


Understand the argument for a powerful executive (president) and how the power of the president is expanding. 

Expansion of Power:

Teddy Roosevelt model/interpretation

Taft model/interpretation

Washington

Jackson

Lincoln

Franklin Roosevelt

energetic executive

 

Communication:

bully pulpit

state of the union

radio, TV

social media

Federalist No. 70:

What is the argument and reasoning for a single and powerful executive?

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