The Power of the Presidency: Concepts and ControversyRobert S. Hirschfield The American presidency is the most powerful political office in the world. But this impressive statement serves only to raise a whole series of fundamental questions: What is the scope of presidential powers and what are its limits? Can the president use all the authority of his office or is that authority more formal than effective? Does the presidency have sufficient power to meet today's needs or do the problems of the modern age demand a more powerful executive? Is there a danger of dictatorship in the growth of political authority or will the presidency remain an office of constitutional democratic leadership?This book explores such questions by presenting a wide range of views on presidential power from a variety of sources: original supporters and opponents of the office; presidents themselves; Supreme Court decisions; and professional students of the presidency. |
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... White House. But the problem with which the book is concerned—definition of the scope and limits of presidential power—remains the same despite changes of party or Presidents. That problem became a critical issue for Americans during ...
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... White House is probably proportionate to the confidence and trust of the people in the office of President. JIMMY CARTER: Address on America's “Crisis of Confidence” The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy ...
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... White House the political power or legal authority necessary to manage public affairs. LOUIS W. KOENIG: The Swings and Roundabouts of.
... White House the political power or legal authority necessary to manage public affairs. LOUIS W. KOENIG: The Swings and Roundabouts of.
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