CAS PO 141 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Richard Neustadt, Bully Pulpit, Divided Government
15 Mar 2016
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Shows he can use his resources effectively. If there"s a president that goes public too much, it will affect congress" cooperation. Hard for them to bargain together: public discussions tend to harden negotiating decisions. Makes those involved less likely to move their position so bargaining loses effect. Back room deals not in the public light. Sticks: president can threaten to hold back things for the bureaucracy (federal agencies) Easier to reach audiences, better transportation etc. Trial court -> appellate court -> state supreme court. Treaties i. ii: disputes between states, u. s. Constitutional law: u. s. party to suit, citizens of more than one states, appeals from state-level courts. Must take all cases brought to them (i. e. no agenda control) Exercise same powers as supreme court (subject to review by higher courts) Makes judges very insulated and not care about what the public may or may not think. 13 courts of appeal (i. e. curcuit courts) Must take all cases brought to them.
