I. Introduction

Clinton Story.

Modern presidency is characterized by a great deal of power

Expections are too high

Success can be had if the person understands the strengths and limitations of the office.

II. Constitutional Rules that Govern the Presidency

Delegated Powers
Head of State

    Military

    Judicial

    Diplomatic

•     Executive Assessments
•     Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964)
•     War Powers Resolution (1973)
•      Reagan, Bush and Clinton
•      George W. Bush setting a new standard for the Imperial Presidency

•     Foreign Policy
•     Legal Policy
•     Domestic Policy
•     Revising Presidential Records Act and Freedom of Information Acts

Executive
Military
Legislative

• Veto Process
• Executive Orders

IV. Institutional Resources of the President - Resources tied to the office

Political Appointments
White House Staff
Executive Office
Cabinet
Vice Presidency
First Lady
 

V. Political Resources

Elections
Political Party
Groups
Public Opinion

VI. Selecting a President

Nomination Process

  Congressional caucuses

  Party conventions

  Direct primary elections

• Increased importance of early nominating events (NH primary)
• Candidates begin campaigns earlier (months/years before actual election)
• States hold primary races earlier
• Weakened the influence of state party organizations
• General Presidential Election

• Consequences of the unit rule (winner take all system)