Debating the Presidency
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Debating the Presidency

Conflicting Perspectives on the American Executive

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eBook - ePub

Debating the Presidency

Conflicting Perspectives on the American Executive

About this book

The study of the presidency—the power of the office, the evolution of the executive as an institution, the men who have served—has generated a great body of research and scholarship. What better way to get students to grapple with the ideas of the literature than through conflicting perspectives on some of the most pivotal issues facing the modern presidency? Richard Ellis and Michael Nelson have once again assembled a cadre of top scholars to offer a series of pro/con essays that will inspire spirited debate beyond the pages of the book. Each essay—written in the form of a debate resolution— offers a compelling yet concise view on the American executive.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1 Resolved, The Framers of the Constitution Would Approve of the Modern Presidency
  9. Chapter 2 Resolved, The Unitary Executive Is a Myth
  10. Chapter 3 Resolved, Political Parties Should Nominate Candidates for the Presidency Through a National Primary
  11. Chapter 4 Resolved, The President Should Be Elected Directly by the People
  12. Chapter 5 Resolved, The Twenty-Second Amendment Should Be Repealed
  13. Chapter 6 Resolved, The New Media Have Brought the President Closer to the People
  14. Chapter 7 Resolved, Presidential Success and Failure are Better Explained by Political Time and the Strength of Governing Coalitions than by a President’s Character and Leadership Qualities
  15. Chapter 8 Resolved, Presidential Power is (Still) the Power to Persuade
  16. Chapter 9 Resolved, Congress Should Be Required to Vote Up or Down on Legislation Proposed by the President
  17. Chapter 10 Resolved, Presidents Have Usurped the War Power That Rightfully Belongs to Congress
  18. Chapter 11 Resolved, Congress Should Have the Power to Override a Presidential Pardon by a Two-Thirds Majority Vote of Both Houses
  19. Chapter 12 Resolved, Executive Orders and Other Unilateral Presidential Directives Undermine Democracy
  20. Chapter 13 Resolved, The President Has Too Much Power in the Selection of Judges
  21. Chapter 14 Resolved, The Vice Presidency Should Be Abolished
  22. Contributors