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"No Blank Check: The Origins and Consequences of Public Antipathy Towards Presidential Power" by Andrew Reeves and Jon Rogowski explores the American public's skepticism towards presidential power. The authors argue that Americans have a deep-seated skepticism about executive authority, which persists regardless of the political alignment of the president in office. They propose a model of the public based on "constitutional veneration" and a belief in checks and balances. The book presents empirical evidence, including polling, survey experiments, and longitudinal panel data, to support their argument. While partisanship does play a role, the authors emphasize that other factors also influence public attitudes towards executive power. [Extracted from the article] |
