UAPP225 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Emancipation Proclamation, Imperial Presidency, North American Free Trade Agreement

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Urban Affairs and Public Policy
• Course: UAPP225
• Professor: David Carter

Document Summary

If things go well it"s because of the president and if things go badly it"s because of the president. View of the president as a savior. The public believes all the country"s problems can be solved by the immense power the president has. (even presidents believe this) The balance of power moves back and forth between the president and congress. Washington formed precedents for the coming presidents. He was active in formulating legislation he steered his program of economic development through congress. Established the practice of meeting with the heads of executive departments as the cabinet. His response to international threats established dominant role for the president in foreign affairs. By not seeking or accepting a 3rd term he erased fears of monarchy. Jefferson advocated restrictions on the national government. But he enlarged the powers of the office and used his party skillfully in congress. He planned his party"s legislative strategy and worked to elect his party to congress.