Powers of the Presidency

by Congressional Quarterly and Cq Inc

An overview of the formal and inherent powers of the American presidency. It traces the constitutional roots of presidential duties and explains the six contemporary roles of the modern president: chief executive, legislative leader, diplomat, commander in chief, chief of state, and economist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568023103
• ISBN13: 9781568023106
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: CQ-Roll Call Group Books
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

Explains responsibilities and powers of the Presidency.

This book contains excellent information about the responsibilities and powers of the Presidency including insight into the President's multiple roles as Chief Executive, Legislative Leader, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Chief of State, and Chief Economist. Executive Orders, Secret Orders, Proclamations, Administrative Orders, their potential for abuse, and potential threats to civil liberties are also examined. The information is well documented and the book is clearly written in plain English.Non-exclusive rights to copy herein granted