Pay special attention to the graph of presidential popularity on pg 292--be able to explain a predictable drop in Presidential popularity following an election.
What increases the popularity of a president?
Divided gov't now we have it huh?
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Also make sure you have a good idea about the evolution of presidential influence pg 275....what has happened to bring about a change in this influence
you should have the War Powers Act in your Constitution so know the war power issue--declaring war and waging war
I goofed in telling you there would be a question on Executive Orders--that will be in ch 13.
If you have time surf for some extra credit, I'll pull the questions from today's news.