Date of Award
12-13-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Periloux Peay
Second Advisor
Holloway Sparks
Third Advisor
Louis-Alexandre Berg
Abstract
The topic of marijuana prohibition has been a subject of discussion in the United States for more than a century. As the president of the United States is typically viewed as a figure who can influence policies in the country without legislative authority, I conducted a historical analysis of presidential statements and speeches regarding marijuana and drug policy implementation. I also investigated the impact of the president's words on the diffusion of marijuana policy across states. To do this, I reviewed speeches by presidents and searched for legislative issues related to marijuana from 1970 to 2023. By placing these events on a timeline, I observed a correlation between the president’s statements on marijuana policy and subsequent state actions.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/36309331
Recommended Citation
Stevenson, Dana, "Does it Really Matter? Presidential Rhetoric and Framing and its Effect on State Marijuana Policy Diffusion.." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2023.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/36309331
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