Author Question: Reagan's staff initially refused intelligence briefings by the Carter administration because Reagan ... (Read 53 times)

captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Reagan's staff initially refused intelligence briefings by the Carter administration because Reagan wanted to be able to __________ without risking sensitive information.

A)advance his own policies
B)criticize Carter's policies
C)manage the transition
D)prove that he had foreign affairs knowledge

Question 2

What has been the long-term trend with respect to the growth, power, and structure of the institutional office of the presidency, and what predictions could you make about the future of the institutional presidency?

Include examples in your answer to support your claims.

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should:
a. Explain how the institutional presidency has grown dramatically both in terms of its size and the scope of powers that it has acquired to address pressing social and international issues.
b. Discuss how the institutional presidency is a reflection of the goals of scientific management in its hierarchical and rational organization with the president sitting at the top the structure.
c.Make an argument about the future of the institutional presidency using specific evidence, which could include the historical pressures that have attributed to institutional growth and anticipated future pressures based on current social and political issues.