PO225 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Preemptive War, Competitive Service, Regulatory Agency
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The inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government. Is a necessary consequence of a system of representative democracy. Joint resolution that the us congress passed in response to gulf of tonkin incident. Gave lyndon johnson authorization without formal declaration of war by congress for the use of conventional military force. Authorized the president to do whatever necessary in order to assist any member or protocol state. Because of the sketchy constitutional powers given to the president and the lack of an assured legislative majority, the president must rely heavily on persuasion if he is to accomplish much. The presidents persuasive powers are aimed at three audiences: 1. Washington dc, audience of fellow politicians and leaders- reputation among these affect how much deference his views receive and thus how much power he can yield: 2.
