Woodrow Wilson: The Essential Political WritingsLexington Books, 6. 6. 2005. - 268 страница Woodrow Wilson's contribution to American foreign policy is well known, but his role in the development of American political thought and institutions is less recognized. In this volume, Wilson scholar Ronald J. Pestritto presents and introduces the statesman and president's seminal essays on such topics as: state theory; the idea of political liberty and the purpose of government; reform of Congress, the presidency, and political parties; and leadership in politics and administration. This collection makes available in a single volume the most relevant political speeches and writings of this important American leader. It will serve students and scholars as both useful teaching tool and invaluable reference source on the twenty-eighth president of the United States. |
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... legislative and executive branches ; in fact , the leaders of the legislative branch also serve in the cabinet as leaders of the executive branch . Wilson's writ- ings make it clear that the only remedies to the 12 Introduction.
... legislative and executive branches ; in fact , the leaders of the legislative branch also serve in the cabinet as leaders of the executive branch . Wilson's writ- ings make it clear that the only remedies to the 12 Introduction.
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... legislative function . ” 39 Through debate much more open to the public eye , Congress must become more depen- dent on the will of the people ; yet , that public will is really to have no more say over actual governing , since Congress ...
... legislative function . ” 39 Through debate much more open to the public eye , Congress must become more depen- dent on the will of the people ; yet , that public will is really to have no more say over actual governing , since Congress ...
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... legislation is the product of just a few individuals . These individuals are not powerful because they enjoy public support for their views but because they are successful at brokering power behind the scenes in the standing committees ...
... legislation is the product of just a few individuals . These individuals are not powerful because they enjoy public support for their views but because they are successful at brokering power behind the scenes in the standing committees ...
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... legislative leader , but he is not accountable to the nation or to any unified public voice . In- stead , the Speaker is a mere power broker whose power is limited by that of the standing committees and their chairmen.47 Congressional ...
... legislative leader , but he is not accountable to the nation or to any unified public voice . In- stead , the Speaker is a mere power broker whose power is limited by that of the standing committees and their chairmen.47 Congressional ...
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... legislation , and even constitutions , because [ they are ] as old as government and inherent in its very nature . The bulk and complex minuteness of our positive law , which covers almost every case that can arise in Administration ...
... legislation , and even constitutions , because [ they are ] as old as government and inherent in its very nature . The bulk and complex minuteness of our positive law , which covers almost every case that can arise in Administration ...
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