American Presidential Power and the War on Terror: Does the Constitution Matter? (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)

This book examines the use of presidential power during the War on Terror. Justin DePlato joins the debate on whether the Constitution matters in determining how each branch of the federal government should use its power to combat the War on Terror. The actions and words of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama are examined. DePlato's findings support the theory that executives use their own prerogative in determining what emergency powers are and how to use them. According to DePlato, the Presidents argue that their powers are implied in Article II of the Constitution, not expressed. This conclusion renders the Constitution meaningless in times of crisis. The author reveals that Presidents are becoming increasingly cavalier and that the nation should consider adopting an amendment to the Constitution to proffer expressed executive emergency powers.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Pivot
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Justin DePlato
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	107
Edition:	1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-53961-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General Promotions
LSN:	1-137-53961-5
Barcode:	9781137539618

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