The U.S. Presidency in Crisis: A Comparative Perspective

by Colin Campbell

Book Overview

The founding fathers intended the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches to protect citizens from the capricious actions of both the president and Congress. In the latter third of this century, the dynamics between the president and Congress have become increasingly gridlocked, leading to a distemper in public discourse. Americas leaders find it virtually impossible to discuss, much less tackle, burning issues, a situation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195091442
• ISBN13: 9780195091441
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"