The American Presidency

Introduction; 1. The Evolution of the Presidency to 1933; 2. The Modern Presidency 1933 - Present Day; 3. Electing and Removing the President; 4. The President and Domestic Policy; 5. The President and Foreign Policy; 6. Presidential Leadership and Power; 7. Support for the President; 8. Assessing US Presidents; Conclusion: the President and Constitutional Democracy; A Guide to Further Reading; Glossary of Key Terms Index.

Duncan Watts has wide experience of teaching and examining, both in Modern History and Government and Politics. Formerly a Head of Department in both Grammar and Comprehensive schools, and Editor of the Politics Association Resource Centre, he is now involved in some part-time tutoring at 'A' Level, but much of his time is spent in writing on aspects of modern political development. Among several other publications, he has written widely on citizenship, political communication, the European Union and American government and politics, as well as producing an extensive range of teaching materials. He is the series editor of Politics Study Guides (EUP).