Chapter Twelve: The Presidency

The Constitutional Basis Of Presidential Power

Initial Concepts of the Presidency
The Powers of The President

The Expansion Of Presidential Power

The Inherent Powers
Congressional Delegation of Power
The President's Power to Persuade
The President and the Public

The Electoral Connection
The Executive Branch Establishment

The Executive Office of the President
The Vice President
The Cabinet

The President As National Leader

From Political Values
To Policy Agenda
Chief Lobbyist
Party Leader

The President As World Leader

Foreign Relations
Crisis Management

Presidential Character