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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... continues to trouble observers, students, and practitioners of American Government, as it has since the beginning of the Republic. Because of Vietnam, the contemporary generation has been forced to confront it directly, but we are no ...
... continues to trouble observers, students, and practitioners of American Government, as it has since the beginning of the Republic. Because of Vietnam, the contemporary generation has been forced to confront it directly, but we are no ...
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... continuing feature of congressional operations—is now almost nonexistent. And the growth of single-interest groups, coupled with a resurgence of ideological politics, has made the traditional principles of legislative compromise and ...
... continuing feature of congressional operations—is now almost nonexistent. And the growth of single-interest groups, coupled with a resurgence of ideological politics, has made the traditional principles of legislative compromise and ...
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... continue to be controversial. In fact the perennial debate on that subject has been given new impetus by the election of Ronald Reagan, since he is perceived as favoring a less powerful and less pervasive executive office. But whether ...
... continue to be controversial. In fact the perennial debate on that subject has been given new impetus by the election of Ronald Reagan, since he is perceived as favoring a less powerful and less pervasive executive office. But whether ...
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... continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office. AMENDMENT XXVI Adopted June 30, 1971 Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years ...
... continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office. AMENDMENT XXVI Adopted June 30, 1971 Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years ...
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... continue forever unchangeably this government, although horridly defective. Where are your checks in this government? Your strongholds will be in the hands of your enemies. It is on a supposition that your American governors shall be ...
... continue forever unchangeably this government, although horridly defective. Where are your checks in this government? Your strongholds will be in the hands of your enemies. It is on a supposition that your American governors shall be ...
Contents
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II PRESIDENTIAL VIEWS | 46 |
III JUDICIAL VIEWS | 222 |
IV EXPERT VIEWS | 276 |
Presidents of the United States | 482 |
Bibliography | 483 |
Index | 496 |
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