Who Governs?: Presidents, Public Opinion, and Manipulation (Chicago Studies in American Politics (CHUP))

by Lawrence Jacobs (Author), Lawrence Jacobs (Author), James Druckman (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2016

  $91.26

  Combining existing research with novel data from US presidential archives, this book shows that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. It is suitable for those interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and more.