One of the most influential sources of political power in a country is obtained by influencing policy agendas (Wood and Peake, 1998). Acquiring a status in the congressional agenda is viewed as a necessary overture in the process of agenda setting. Political power is attained by the president if his proposals are included in agenda setting. This is a popular strategy because these are the issues that receive a lot of attention from lawmaker. Therefore, at the centre of presidents’ political strategies, for raising support for their legislative proposals, is by obtaining compelling status in the congressional agenda.
Appointment by legislature was considered, as that was the method most states used to elect the governor; however, delegates feared it would upset the balance of the three branches of government by making the president beholden to congress (Johnson 12-13). They then considered a direct election by the people. This method was viewed as being the most democratic, but presented a myriad of problems. Most significantly, small state delegates were apprehensive to a direct vote by the people, as they worried votes in their states would be overpowered by votes in larger, more populous states (Johnson 12). With appointment by legislature considered a threat to the balance of powers, and a direct vote
Having conferences gives them the opportunity to participate in democracy because from listening to speeches by leaders, voters are more likely to be informed of what policies are going to be implemented by that party if they gain power which would encourage them to vote in the general election. Part B -10 Marks. Explain, with examples the differences between a two-party system and a multi-party system in the UK. A two party system is a system that is dominated by two ‘major; parties that have a roughly equal prospect of winning government power. A multiparty system is a party system in which more than two parties compete for power.
More specifically, this paper will examine the rhetoric of President Jimmy Carter, and the effect his discourse ultimately had on his time in the White House. The historical backdrop of Carter’s presidency is of course instrumental in understanding his rhetoric. However, before examining the speech within the context of history, this paper offers an alternative analysis of his inaugural address. THE GENERIC INAUGURAL: The content of all presidential speeches, inaugural addresses in particular, are inherently subject to the politics that govern the moments in which they are given. These particularities have resulted in much variability in the content of these speeches, and thus make generalizations about them difficult.
Industry groups are most interested in what the agency does c. Regulators are appointed by political figures who are elected by interest groups. 3. On the Right – Chicago School – take away the regulatory power of agencies (conservative view of big government) 4. On the Left – Nader – arguing for judicial review and increased checks on the agency iii. Rights revolution of the 1960s and 1970s 1.
This is similar to the White House staff which is at the disposal of the US President. * Growing importance of the media in politics has contributed a greater concentration on the individual holder of office and portrays him as an individual spokesperson. Eg. Filming the prime minister giving statements outside 10 Downing Street, PM question time, these all indicate towards the notion of the prime minister as an individual * The growing importance of foreign and military affairs, which are dominated by the prime minister, has contributed to the presidential feel for the office. When the prime minister has to negotiate foreign powers and attend international conferences he appears presidential, this
Leadership Transformational-charismatic Before the election, President Barack Obama attracted the attention of American's and foreigners alike with a seemingly charismatic nature. A charismatic leader has an uncanny ability to draw others to his side and move them to accomplish a cause bigger than themselves. A charismatic approach is transformational if it invokes a permanent change in the people who embrace the leader's vision. During his first term, President Obama wooed at least some to his vision by showing the potential to make a huge difference in both domestic and foreign affairs. Cross-Cultural-Global Leadership Under the Bush Administration, America's image lost much of its shine.
Part One Thoroughly identify and give the significance of the following terms in at least one paragraph: 1. Politics Politics is a process of making decisions, policies and maintaining or fighting for power. For American politics, there is a question where the power lies, so there are four theories. First, pluralism, which says that the government is influenced by interest groups that “spring up to champion.” Second, there is the elite theory, says that power lies in the hands of a small group of wealthy individuals, another theory, the bureaucratic theory states that the real power is in the millions of men and women who carry out day to day lives. Finally, the social movement emphasizes the power of citizens to rise and protest.
It could be argued that this power is the most important power that the president of the United States commands; the power to persuade. In essence, the power to persuade is the power of the president to bring people around to his point of view or at least to support him in his view. In order to use the power of persuasion effectively, a president should be both charismatic and have a high public profile as in the cases of John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton. The power to persuade is an important power that the president has and to ensure that the power is used effectively, he may go about persuading people, typically members of Congress, in a number of ways, either personally or through people on his behalf. The president may also employ carrots and sticks to persuade members of Congress.
Does the Media Hold Government Accountable? “Culturally, the ability and willingness of the citizens to engage in political life alongside the quality of public communication play an important part in strengthening the link between those in power and the citizenry” (Voltmer). The competition between news channels has developed a haze between real reporting and TV ratings. Mr. Colbert made a valid point using sarcasm in his comedic speech at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in 2006. In addition, the news media focuses on formats that are designed to produce news that sells.