Learning Objectives

  1. Explain what the president’s job entails.
  2. Compare the modern presidency with the founders’ expectations for a limited executive.
  3. Identify strategies and tools that presidents employ to overcome the constitutional limitations of the office.
  4. Describe the organization and functions of the executive office.
  5. Evaluate the importance of leadership style and image as they relate to presidential power.
  6. Describe how public opinion affects the relationship between citizens and the president.