American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 12: The Presidency

Learning Objectives

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:

1. Describe the presidential election process.
2. Identify the domestic and foreign policy roles of the president.
3. Explain the structure of the executive branch.
4. Outline the order of presidential succession.
5. Identify and explain sources of presidential power.
6. Describe the evolution of presidential power.
7. Describe the role of women in the White House.