"This book focuses primarily on the president's role in government and the choices and considerations afforded by this position, such as the formation of a cabinet and the power to create executive orders. By illuminating both high and low points in this historic position, the reader gains a sense of the intricacies of this nation's system of checks and balances, and how differences in style have influenced the direction of history"--Provided by publisher.
Presents a study of the system of checks and balances rooted in U.S. Constitutional Law and the three branches of government, describing its history, how it works, examples where it has been put to use, and more.
An introduction to the executive branch of the United States government that discusses the duties of the president and vice president, how one is elected into office, and the relationships between the White House and the legislative and judicial branches.
Explains the importance of the United States Supreme Court, discusses why Americans often blindly follow their rulings, and examines various times throughout history when court decisions have been ignored, protested, and debated.
