The Man in the White House: His Powers and Duties

"Mr. Binkley's interpretations . . . of the Presidency have deservedly been of great influence; and the reasons are evident to the reader of this book." —The Journal of Politics

The Constitution of the United States says little about the president's specific duties other than the enforcement of the laws of the land. Combining brilliant scholarship with a lively style, this book reveals how deep-seated forces, inherent in American society and affecting the presidency for over two centurie...