Presidental Power
July 5th, 2022
Richard Neustadt famously claimed that presidential power is the “power to persuade.” Do you agree with the proposition that presidents must always rely on other political institutions or is the office of the presidency powerful enough to pursue some policy goals on its own? Cite evidence from the assigned readings and lectures to support your argument. Readings – “The Fifth Risk” by Micheal Lewis. Documentary – “Big Sky, Big Money”
