The Development of the American Presidency

By: Richard J. Ellis

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Paperback | 15 April 2026 | Edition Number 5

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The Development of the American Presidency provides students with a full examination of the historical development of the American presidency.

Organized by the topics and concepts relevant to political science, this textbook keeps the constitutional origins and political development of the presidency as its central focus. Through comprehensive and in-depth coverage, Richard J. Ellis looks at how the presidency has evolved in relation to the public, to Congress, to the executive branch, and to the law, showing how different aspects of the presidency have followed distinct trajectories of change. Each chapter promotes active learning for students, beginning with an illustrative puzzle that brings to life a central concept. A wealth of photos, figures, and tables allow for the visual presentation of concepts. In this new edition, the author incorporates new research into each chapter, takes the full measure of the Biden presidency, grapples with what the second Trump presidency means for the institution, and highlights how the functioning of the constitutional system of checks and balances depends on assumptions of presidential self-restraint.

Analyzing how history has shaped the modern institution, this book helps undergraduate political science students gain a rich, nuanced understanding of the American presidency.

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