Presidential constitutionalism in perilous times / Scott M. Matheson, Jr.
2009
KF5050 .M38 2009 (Mapit)
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Presidential constitutionalism in perilous times / Scott M. Matheson, Jr.
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Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2009.
Description
235 pages ; 24 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Presidential power and constitutionalism
Constitutionalism and executive power
Dynamic variables in emergency constitutionalism
Emergencies and constitutional perspectives
Presidents and constitutionalism
Abraham Lincoln : "popular demand and public necessity"
Woodrow Wilson : "if there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with a firm hand of stern repression"
Franklin Delano Roosevelt : "every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage"
Harry S. Truman : "within the aggregate of his constitutional powers"
George W. Bush and constitutionalism
Torture
Surveillance
Detention.
Constitutionalism and executive power
Dynamic variables in emergency constitutionalism
Emergencies and constitutional perspectives
Presidents and constitutionalism
Abraham Lincoln : "popular demand and public necessity"
Woodrow Wilson : "if there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with a firm hand of stern repression"
Franklin Delano Roosevelt : "every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage"
Harry S. Truman : "within the aggregate of his constitutional powers"
George W. Bush and constitutionalism
Torture
Surveillance
Detention.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-226) and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KF5050 .M38 2009
Language
English
ISBN
9780674031616 alkaline paper
067403161X alkaline paper
067403161X alkaline paper
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