PO225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Theodore Roosevelt
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*problem paper: talk about committees (congress) and executive agencies (white house) important to issue that you would advise the president on* Presidency has expanded, much more important role than previously. Executive agencies are not cabinets, but important features of executive branch. After fdr becomes the idea of the modern president. Most significant element is the growth of the white house staff (political advisors) White house staff: does what is good for the president politically, advising the president on implications of international and domestic policy. The office of the president can influence through ***bully pulpit*** popularized by teddy. White house staff more loyal to president than interests of nation (watergate) Three specific roles of the organization of the white house staff: chief of staff: most important. Decides who gets to see the president: senior policy advisor. Does it help the president or the party: advisor on persona of president.
