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Student's Guide to the Presidency examines the history of the presidency, the nature of executive power, and the relationship between the presidency and other institutions through a three-part approach that is tailor-made for students new to the topic. Part One of the Student's Guide to the Presidency features three essays, each addressing thought-provoking issues about the nation's highest political office: Part Two consists of alphabetical entries on such topics as the constitutional underpinnings of the presidency, each administration (including its cabinet members and departments), momentous events, and key issues. Special features include biographies of decision makers and point/counterpoint debates that examine controversial issues. Part Two also includes an entry on the historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency in 2008. Part Three is a Primary Source Library of key documents and photos essential to understanding the history of the presidency, including inaugural addresses and constitutional amendments involving procedures for electing the president and for presidential succession. Political cartoons provide insight into contemporary attitudes toward presidents and their administrations. Student's Guide to the Presidency is part of the Student's Guides to the U.S. Government series, which focuses on key topics in U.S. government and history: elections, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. Boldly designed with boxed features, photos, maps, charts, tables, political cartoons, and timelines, the books in the series are easy to read, and each follows a consistent, three-section format. Each book is an informative reference for young researchers that requires minimal knowledge of U.S. government to understand the fundamental concepts presented. Student's Guide to Elections examines voting, the electoral process, and the history of U.S. elections through a three-part approach that is tailor-made for students n