Unified government
CLEP American Government, Chapter 12 Unified government Unified government exists when one party controls the presidency, House, and Senate. Shared party goals can make agenda coordination easier: committee leaders may schedule the president's priorities, party networks can negotiate internally, and the threat of partisan opposition may be smaller. Unified government describes political alignment, however, not […]
Presidential management styles
CLEP American Government, Chapter 12 Presidential management styles A management style determines how information, disagreement, and authority move through the presidency. In a hierarchical model, a chief of staff controls access, organizes papers, and channels recommendations. This can impose discipline and clarify responsibility, but it may filter unwelcome information. In a competitive model, the president […]
