Explain why and how President George W. Bush's presidency was transformed after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Understand the significance of the national constituency, the party constituency, and the pattern of partisan support in Congress to the overall political effectiveness of the president.
Define and explain the power to inform and persuade, the veto power, the appointment power, and the power to recommend. Cite real-life political examples of each power.
Explain the impeachment power and how it affected the presidencies of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton.
Understand how the president contributes to the efficient and dignified aspects of government.
Explain how presidential reputation and presidential popularity are related as well as noting what developments, domestically and internationally, can impact upon the reputation-population linkage.
Analyze why some presidents are more
effective than others. Understand how James
Barber and Stephen Skowronek have tackled
this question.
