Search -
Presidential Accountability : New and Recurring Problems (Contributions in Political Science)
Presidential Accountability New and Recurring Problems - Contributions in Political Science Author:John Orman This book assesses the state of presidential accountability in the post-Reagan era. It looks at five major areas of concern for students of the presidency. These problem areas concern: presidents, national security, and civil liberties; controlling the intelligence community; the politized nature of the Justice Department; celebrity politics and... more » symbolic manipulation; and the popularity of the Reagan administration and its implications for accountability. The research concludes that in the post-modern presidency, we have lost the desire and power to keep presidents accountable for their actions.« less