US Presidency

Public Opinion and Presidency There can be little question in the modern scholar’s mind that the most prominent and influential figure in contemporary international politics is the president of United States. While this institution is famous for drawing an enormous amount of power from the U.S. Constitution, history has often shown that sources of presidential power are not limited to the parameters stated therein. There have been many instances in American history where …

…is no doubt that the extent of presidential power should be controlled and checked by the other two branches of government. However, it is also evident that when the president has public support behind him, the amount of political power he possesses is greatly intensified. As seen during the scandalous Clinton Administration, when the chemistry between the president and the people is decent, forgiving and forgetting the bad aspects of a presidency becomes remarkably easier.