Summary
Contents
Subject index
Looking beyond the individual office holders to the office itself, this Fourth Edition of Vital Statistics on the Presidency covers George Washington's tenure through the 2012 election. The book's expansive view of the presidency allows readers to recognize major themes across administrations and to reach overall conclusions about the nature of the institution and its future. The illuminating data is put into context by thoughtful essays explaining key statistical patterns, making this edition an intriguing and comprehensive reference to important patterns throughout the history of the presidency.
Congressional Relations
Congressional Relations
- Political Parties of the Presidency and Congress
- Office of Legislative Affairs
- Legislative Clearance Process
- Presidential Requests to Congress
- Presidential Position Taking
- House and Senate Concurrence with Presidents' Positions
- Vetoes
- Presidential Policy Behavior
In his eight years as president of the United States, George Washington publicly expressed an opinion on only five pieces of legislation. He recommended bills concerning the militia, the army, and a temporary commission to negotiate with the ...
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