The American Presidency: Origins and Development, 1776-2002 (American Presidency) (American Presidency (CQ))
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ISBN: 1568027397 / Publisher: Cq Pr, January 2003
Milkis (politics, U. of Virginia) and Nelson (political science, Rhodes College) explore the institu...
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Milkis (politics, U. of Virginia) and Nelson (political science, Rhodes College) explore the institutional evolution of the executive branch of the U.S. government, focusing on the ups and downs of legal authority, political influence, and other determinations of power within government and society. The narrative is told chronologically, from the Constitutional Convention to the early days of the George W. Bush presidency. Also included is one chapter tracing the evolution of the vice-presidency. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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