Presidential Constitutionalism in Perilous Times
Author | : Scott M. Matheson |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2009-02-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 067403161X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780674031616 |
Rating | : 4/5 (616 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Presidential Constitutionalism in Perilous Times by : Scott M. Matheson
Download or read book Presidential Constitutionalism in Perilous Times written by Scott M. Matheson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presidents have exercised extraordinary power to protect the nation in ways that raised serious constitutional concerns about individual liberties and separation of powers. Evaluating a variety of constitutional perspectives, Matheson achieves a deeper understanding of wartime presidential power.