What Does It Mean for a President to "Go Public

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Essay

What does it mean for a president to "go public"? What are the strengths and weaknesses of using this strategy when Congress does not initially want to go along with a president's policy ideas? In your opinion,does the president's ability to do this make the president too powerful? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder that causes overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Loses Appetite

The reduction or loss of desire to eat, which can be caused by psychological factors, illness, or other conditions.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters released into the synaptic gap are absorbed back into the presynaptic neuron, terminating the neurotransmitter's action.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter important for feeling pleasure and regulating mood, motivation, and reward.