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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