CNN Political Ticker A great way to catch new developments in the new administration.
C-SPAN Home Page News and featured topics from the cable network that covers government exclusively.
Referendum on Obama? Remember we were talking about whether or not the elections in VA & NJ meant trouble for Obama's presidency? I found this article on CNN that addresses that & thought you might like to read it.
11/4
Chapter 12 - The Presidency
Strong or weak?
Presidents vs. Prime Ministers
Divided government/gridlock
Evolution of the presidency
Presidential powers
The "executive elastic clause"
The West Wing and the E.O.P.
11/2
Review of remainder of Chapter 11 - Congress
Philosophy of voting in Congress'
Staff agencies
How bills become law, and how they DIE! (who SAYS Halloween is over!)
The "bill - - - > law" process
Reform & ethics
Chapter 11 Test
Class Prep.:
We actually have a full week this time, so let's make the most of it!
We will be reading Chapter 12 - The Presidency
The readings from Lasser are:
Assigned: 10.2 & 10.4
Deep background: 10.6
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