American Government / Unit 8 Gov 370 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Going Public
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The idea
Going public is a president's appeal for popular pressure — a major address aimed at moving legislators through their constituents.
In practice
Twentieth-century broadcasting expanded the bully pulpit into a standing instrument.
Where people slip
Going public trades private persuasion for public pressure — the two work poorly together.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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