American Presidency
Discover the evolution and design of the American presidency, including the presidential election process, organizing to govern, the role of the first lady, and presidential governance in areas such as national security and foreign policy.
Introduction to American Presidency
The Design and Evolution of the Presidency
Inventing The Presidency
The Evolving Executive Branch
Summary of The Design and Evolution of the Presidency
The Presidential Election Process
Selecting The Candidate: The Party Process
Electing The President: The General Election
Summary of The Presidential Election Process
Organizing to Govern
Transition And Appointments
Forging An Agenda
Summary of Organizing to Govern
The Public Presidency
The Shaping Of The Modern Presidency
Going Public: Promise And Pitfalls
The First Lady: A Secret Weapon?
Summary of The Public Presidency
Presidential Governance: Direct Presidential Action
Domestic Policy
National Security, Foreign Policy, And War
The Power Of Persuasion
Opportunity And Legacy
Summary of Presidential Governance