The Executive Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics

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This volume gives students, professors, and the general public a single, comprehensive source on the key themes in the historical development of the presidency from America's founding era through the presidency of George W. Bush. * Special features include edited and annotated texts of the presidents' inaugural addresses, a timeline of presidential elections and terms of office, and insightful portraits of all the major presidents * A reference section includes lists of executive branch personnel and legislation aimed at granting or curtailing presidential power

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"Recommended for public and undergraduate libraries." - Booklist

Author Bio

Brian R. Dirck is associate professor of history at Anderson University in Anderson, IN. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Waging War on Trial.