The Opportunistic President: How US Presidents Determine Their Legislative Programs

The Opportunistic President: How US Presidents Determine Their Legislative Programs

The president is the most influential policy actor in US politics, and his legislative program greatly influences Congress's agenda. Yet little research has focused on what factors affect the president's choices when constructing his agenda. We develop a theory that determines when a presi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Legislative studies quarterly 2015-08, Vol.40 (3), p.363-390
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