About the author

Mark Thorburn

<p>Mark Thorburn loves history and politics.&nbsp; He has a Bachelor&#39;s degree in political science from California Lutheran University, a law degree from Willamette University, and a Master&#39;s degree in American history from Portland State University.&nbsp; Among his other books is the&nbsp;textbook&nbsp;<em><strong>The President and the Executive Branch: How Our Nation Is Governed</strong></em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his spare time, Mark watches classic films.&nbsp;</p>