Provides a succinct analysis of contemporary presidential-congressional relations in the post-World War II era. Richard S. Conley underscores what scholars have learned about presidents' interactions with Congress over time, the factors that account for success, and the methodologies that can measure success.

1. Introduction 2. The Long View From the White House: Historical Trends in Presidential Relations with Congress 3. Presidential Agendas and Congressional Challenges: Case Studies and Lessons on Success and Failure 4. Presidential Vetoes and Congressional Challenges: Cases of Presidential Success and Failure 5. Epilogue Bibliography