The Presidential Republic: Executive Representation and Deliberative Democracy / Edition 1

by Gregg, II, Gary L. Gregg, II, Gary L.

Overview

For two centuries, American presidents have considered themselves to be representatives of the American people. In this detailed study of presidential representation, Gary Gregg explores the theory, history, and consequences of presidents acting as representatives in the American political system. Gregg explores questions such as what it means to be a representative, how the Founding Fathers understood the place of the presidency in the Republic established by the Constitution, and the effects a representational presidency has on deliberative democracy. This important examination of the presidency's place in our political system is essential reading for those interested in American political theory, constitutional studies, and American history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847683789
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/21/1996
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.96(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Gary L. Gregg, II is assistant professor of political science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Political Representation and the Presidency Chapter 4 Representation and the Presidency in the The Federalist Chapter 5 Whiggism and Presidentialism in U.S. History Chapter 6 The Public Presidency Chapter 7 The Modern Presidency and Representative Government Chapter 8 Conclusion: Deliverative Democracy in the Presidential Republic Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index

Editorial Reviews

The Presidential Republic is an impressive work that integrates empirical findings into a broader theoretical framework. It is also provocative because Gregg outlines the standards and requirements of a new model for evaluating the presidency, onederived from the principles of the deliberate republic that the Framers sought to establish. Its unique approach and thoroughness guarantee it a high place among those dealing with the office and powers of the presidency....

George W. Carey

The importance of this well-organized and thoroughly researched book. .. lies in its excellent critique of an overweening presidency and a faction-based Congress.

Perspectives on Political Science - Joe Bertolini

In his clearly written and persuasive book, Gregg elucidates fundamental changes in the American regime. This reviewer hopes for a forthcoming sequel...

University Bookman - Marshall L. DeRosa

Gregg has written a serious and scholarly analysis of an issue that few presidential scholars have studied.

Ryan J. Barilleaux

This interesting. .. book provides a different means of conceptualizing the issue of presidential leadership. Rather than the traditional focus on the powers and responsibilities of the presidency, Gregg provides us with a reasoned discussion and analysis of the president's "representative" place in our governmental system.. .. Gregg has opened up what is sure to be a new area of debate in the presidential literature.. .. it provides is with considerable intellectual fodder for a discussion of the president's role in a representative form of government.

Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

.. . a well-conceived and thoroughly researched regime-level approach to the theory and practice of executive representation as it has developed over American political history that is likely to be an important contribution to the literature on American democracy in general and the role of the president in particular.

Mary E. Stuckey

Gregg has taken a key concept, representation, to explore in a clear style and vigorous analysis the promise and risks of presidential power. Highly provocative.

Louis Fisher

In his clearly written and persuasive book, Gregg elucidates fundamental changes in the American regime. This reviewer hopes for a forthcoming sequel...

University Bookman - Marshall DeRosa

The importance of this well-organized and thoroughly researched book . . . lies in its excellent critique of an overweening presidency and a faction-based Congress.
— Joe Bertolini

Perspectives On Political Science

In his clearly written and persuasive book, Gregg elucidates fundamental changes in the American regime. This reviewer hopes for a forthcoming sequel...
— Marshall DeRosa, Political Scientist at Florida Atlantic University and author of several books

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