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.
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.
https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/political_science_theses/100
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