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The Imperiled Presidency

Leadership Challenges in the Twenty-First Century

By: G. Calvin Mackenzie

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The Imperiled Presidency

Leadership Challenges in the Twenty-First Century

By: G. Calvin Mackenzie

The Imperiled Presidency: Presidential Leadership in the 21st Century calls for a dramatic re-evaluation of the American president’s role within the separation of powers system. In contrast with claims by academics, pundits, media, and members of Congress, this provocative new book argues that the contemporary American presidency is too weak rather than too strong. Cal Mackenzie offers the contrarian argument that the real constitutional crisis in contemporary American politics is not the centralization and accumulation of power in the presidency, but rather that effective governance is imperiled by the diminished role of the presidency. The product of more than three years of research and writing and nearly four decades of the author’s teaching and writing about the American presidency, The Imperiled Presidency is the first book-length treatment of the weaknesses of the modern presidency, written to be accessible to undergraduates and interested citizens alike. It engages with a wide range of literature that relates to the presidency, including electoral politics, budgetary politics, administrative appointments, and the conduct of foreign affairs. It would be a useful complement to courses that rely primarily on a single textbook, as well as courses that are built around more specific readings from a range of books and articles.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442260750

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9781442260757

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics

By: Stephen J. Wayne,G. Calvin Mackenzie,Richard L. Cole

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Conflict and Consensus in American Politics

By: Stephen J. Wayne,G. Calvin Mackenzie,Richard L. Cole

CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS uses its titled theme to underscore both the theory of American Politics as well as real life application of theory. The book's organizational framework, as well as features in each chapter, makes these connections clear to students of American Government and offer, therefore, an accurate and positive view of how and why politics and government in the U.S. work. Throughout this text, the topics of American Politics are viewed through the lens of theory and practice with the prism of conflict and consensus shading the discussions of policy issues and political consequences. Rich with pedagogy, and supported by an unsurpassed ancillary package for both instructor and student, CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS offers a realistic introduction to politics by authors who bring distinctive expertise to bear on each topic.

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716

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0534249922

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9780534249922

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics, Election Update

By: Stephen J. Wayne,G. Calvin Mackenzie,Richard Cole

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Conflict and Consensus in American Politics, Election Update

By: Stephen J. Wayne,G. Calvin Mackenzie,Richard Cole

CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS uses its titled theme to underscore both real life politics as well as the theory behind how American Politics is supposed to work. The book's organizational framework, as well as features in each chapter, makes these connections clear to students of American Government and offer, therefore, an accurate and positive view of how and why politics and government in the U.S. work. Throughout this text, the topics of American Politics are viewed through the lens of practice and theory with the prism of conflict and consensus shading the discussions of policy issues and political consequences. Rich with pedagogy, and supported by an unsurpassed ancillary package for both instructor and student, CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS offers a realistic introduction to politics by authors who bring distinctive expertise to bear on each topic. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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0495104434

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9780495104438

Innocent Until Nominated

The Breakdown of the Presidential Appointments Process

By: G. Calvin Mackenzie

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Innocent Until Nominated

The Breakdown of the Presidential Appointments Process

By: G. Calvin Mackenzie

Today a newly elected American president faces a personnel challenge that has no equal in any other national government: replacing thousands of top management positions in the executive branch. In addition to Cabinet secretaries and senior subordinates, the president must undersecretaries, agency heads, regulatory commissioners, and ambassadors- positions that are critical to an administrators success. Yet the presidential appointments process is the red-tape hall of fame. In addition to a morass of lengthy forms and questionnaires, would-be public servants face invasive scrutiny and sometimes cruel and punishing publicity. Lacking civility and mutual respect, today's appointments process is a political minefield of hidden agendas and personal vendettas that frustrate new appointees, discourages citizens who would like to serve their country, and hinders a president's ability to govern. This book provides a candid assessment of the future of the appointments process."--Back cover.

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Book's by G. Calvin MacKenzie

The Imperiled Presidency

The Imperiled Presidency

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics, Election Update

Conflict and Consensus in American Politics, Election Update

Innocent Until Nominated

Innocent Until Nominated

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