Presidential Prerogative: Imperial Power in an Age of Terrorism - Softcover

Genovese, Michael

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ISBN 10: 080476297X ISBN 13: 9780804762977

Verlag: Stanford University Press, 2001

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"Genovese provides an excellent critique of all broad claims of presidential prerogative, demolishing the argument that there is some sort of basis for prerogative powers within the constitution itself. This book deserves a wide reading."-J. David Fairbanks, Professor of Political Science, University of Houston-Downtown "This well-researched and elegantly written manuscript makes a significant contribution to understanding the sources and limits of presidential power in the twenty-first century. It combines historical overview with contemporary analysis to present a comprehensive study of the meaning of prerogative power and its application in the American Presidency in an age of terrorism. It will be a welcome addition to the scholarly literature, and it will contribute greatly to our knowledge of the underpinnings of presidential authority."-Meena Bose, Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies at Hofstra University "Michael Genovese, a scholar of the presidency, here presents a succinct and persuasive study of the doctrine of presidential prerogative (equivalent to the doctrine of inherent presidential powers), its history, and its efflorescence under the aegis of Bush and Cheney in the context of the war on terrorism . . . [Presidential Prerogative] is thoroughly documented, and suitable for courses on the presidency, constitutional theory, and special topics."-Daniel Hoffman, Law & Politics Book Review "Genovese's powerful and thoughtful narrative is interspliced with excerpts from The Federalist Papers, Clinton Rossiter's Constitutional Dictatorship, and others. The book urges the reader to reconsider presidential power now that the US has moved past 9/11 and its initial aftermath, and it provides much to ponder to that end . . . Highly recommended."-J. P. Crouch, CHOICE

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In the aftermath of the tragic September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States, the Bush administration acted boldly and often unilaterally to thwart terrorism at home and abroad. At the time, the President's actions were legitimized by claims that the President had broad constitutional powers in the areas of war and foreign policy. These claims were bolstered in a series of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel memos claiming that the President's actions in this area were "nonreviewable" by other branches. The subject of widespread debate and outrage, the legal rationales offered seemed to violate the concept of checks and balances built into the United States Constitution. This work examines the evolution of claims of independent executive power by exploring the roots and development of executive prerogative in America. The author traces the concept back to its British use and the theories that animated prerogative in England, as well as whether prerogative was "Americanized" by the founders. He further explores where one might find constitutional or legal support for prerogative, how the concept and practice of prerogative has evolved over time, the extent to which the Bush presidency mirrors or departs from previous examples of presidential prerogative, and finally, whether "necessity" is a legitimate reason to adopt prerogative. Balanced, well-written, and authored by one of the most highly regarded presidency scholars in the United States, this work is the first to deeply explore the roots and evolution of prerogative and its application in the age of terrorism. It is ideal for use in courses on the American presidency, presidential power, and constitutional law.

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• Verlag: Stanford University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 080476297X
• ISBN 13: 9780804762977
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 216