Mark Thorburn loves history and politics. He has a Bachelor's degree in political science from California Lutheran University, a law degree from Willamette University, and a Maste...view moreMark Thorburn loves history and politics. He has a Bachelor's degree in political science from California Lutheran University, a law degree from Willamette University, and a Master's degree in American history from Portland State University. Among his other books is the textbook The President and the Executive Branch: How Our Nation Is Governed. In his spare time, Mark watches classic films. view less