The Modern presidency : tools of power /
Traces the changes in the Presidency from the 1930's to today. Shows how Presidents today are overtly active in the legislative process, use the media to appeal directly to the people and exercise leadership over an "institutional presidency" with thousands of aides. Cases studies inc...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Closed captioned. |
| Published: |
South Burlington, Vt. :
Annenberg/CPB,
©2003.
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| Series: | Democracy in America ;
7. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Traces the changes in the Presidency from the 1930's to today. Shows how Presidents today are overtly active in the legislative process, use the media to appeal directly to the people and exercise leadership over an "institutional presidency" with thousands of aides. Cases studies include Johnson's personal campaign to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Nixon's use of the publicity from his attempted assassination to pass his tax cuts legislation and an introduction to President Clinton's "West Wing" support team. |
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| Item Description: | Series covers topics of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions recommended by The Civics Framework for the National Assessment of Educational Progress developed by the U.S. Department of Education. Companion web site includes topic overviews, readings, critical thinking activity and web-based resources for each program. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web. |
| Audience: | High school. 9-12. |