What Did Neustadt Mean When He Wrote That Presidential Power

question 181

Multiple Choice

What did Neustadt mean when he wrote that presidential power is the power to persuade?

• A) He must bargain, compromise, and convince others that what he wants is in the country's best interest and in their own interest as well.
• B) Presidents have to persuade the Supreme Court to rule on presidential acts to determine their constitutionality.
• C) Presidents are weak in the face of public support.
• D) Presidents must use the State of the Union address to outline legislative priorities.
• E) Presidents needed help, and required an expanded executive branch to function.

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Definitions:

Public Support

The backing or endorsement from the general public or specific societal groups for an idea, policy, or entity.

Management Rights

The legal and implied rights of employers to make decisions regarding the operation of their businesses, including hiring, work assignments, and organizational policies.

Yellow Dog Contracts

Employment agreements where the worker agrees not to join a labor union as a condition of employment, mainly historical and now illegal in the US.

Injunctions

Court orders that compel a party to do or refrain from specific acts, often used in labor disputes to stop certain actions by unions or employers.