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According to professor of political science Thomas E. Cronin, author of The State of the Presidency, the imperial presidency is a term used to define a danger to the American constitutional system by allowing presidents to create and abuse presidential prerogatives during national emergencies.
The Imperial Presidency examines changes in the extent of executive power, particularly in the context of war, from the establishment of the United States through the presidency of Richard Nixon.
- Arthur Meier Schlesinger
- 1973
Apr 3, 2019 · Learn how the U.S. presidency has expanded its power and authority over time, from the early republic to the present day. Explore the key events, controversies, and legal challenges that shaped the imperial presidency.
- Tom Head
The Imperial Presidency traces the growth of presidential power over two centuries, from George Washington to George W. Bush, examining how it has both served and harmed the...
Aug 12, 2004 · The Imperial Presidency traces the growth of presidential power over two centuries, from George Washington to George W. Bush, examining how it has both served and harmed the Constitution and what Americans can do about it in years to come.
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- Mariner Books
- $28.95
- Jr. Arthur M. Schlesinger
Aug 23, 2021 · A historical analysis of the evolution and expansion of presidential power in the United States, from the Founding Fathers to the Vietnam War. The book explores the role of war, Congress, secrecy, and democracy in shaping the imperial presidency.
Schlesinger argues that the presidency became imperial by 1972, abusing its power and threatening the constitutional system. He examines the role of wars, secrecy, and Congress in the rise and fall of the imperial presidency.
