The Cult of the Presidency, Updated: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power - Softcover

Healy, Gene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193399519X ISBN 13: 9781933995199

Publisher: Cato Institute,U.S., 2009

Synopsis

The Bush years have given rise to fears of a resurgent Imperial Presidency, but the problem cannot be solved simply by bringing a new administration to power. Both Left and Right agree on the boundless nature of presidential responsibility. For both sides, it is the president's job to grow the economy, teach our children well, save us from hurricanes, and even to spread democracy abroad. In short, the Imperial Presidency is the price we pay for making the office the focus of our national hopes and dreams. Combining historical scholarship, legal analysis, and cultural commentary, The Cult of the Presidency argues that the presidency needs to be reined in, with its powers checked by Congress and the courts. Only then will we begin to return the presidency to its proper constitutional role.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cato Institute,U.S.
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 193399519X
• ISBN 13: 9781933995199
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264