The Modern Presidency: Tools Of Power
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Shows that the American presidency has been transformed since the 1930s. Today, presidents are overtly active in the legislative process: they use the media to appeal directly to the people, and they exercise leadership over an "institutional presidency" with thousands of aides. Part of Democracy in America Series.
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Runtime: 28 minutes 25 seconds
- Topic: Social Science
- Subtopic: Government, Political Science
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2003
- Producer/Distributor: Annenberg
- Series: Democracy In America
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