The war power in an age of terrorism : debating presidential power /: debating presidential power. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael A. Genovese, David Gray Adler.
• Authors: Genovese, Michael A; Adler, David Gray, 1954-
• Contents: Preface/AcknowledgmentsChapter I War and American DemocracyMichael A. GenoveseIntroductionThe PredicateThe ProblemTaming the American PrinceInventing a PresidencyDefending the ConstitutionThe Ratification DebatesThe Rise of Presidential PowerEarly Practice: The War Powers in Action9/11: Everything ChangedInter Arma Evin Silent, or, Full Circle and the Return of the KingRevolution in PolicyThings ChangeThe Presidency, Foreign Policy, and WarThe Power of ContextChapter II Prescriptions for a New AgeWhat to Do?Constitutional ChangeOld Wine in New Bottles Just Won't Do: Rethinking the War Powers in an Age of TerrorismPolitical ChangesPresidential Power in a Dangerous AgeIs the Presidency Safe for Democracy?Chapter III The Relevance of the War ClauseDavid Gray AdlerThe War Clause and the Rule of Law 80 Constitutional Arrangement for War Remains Adequate 87Background on the Constitution and National Security 93 The Claim: Plenary Executive Power in Foreign Affairs 98The Claim: Unilateral Presidential Power to Use Force 101The War Clause and Commander in Chief in Context 102 The Claim: The Commander in Chief May Initiate War 116The Claim: The Vesting Clause Confers Presidential War Power 120The Claim: Presidential Prerogative and War Making 122 The Claim: The War Clause is Obsolete 123 The Claim: Presidential Information Justifies War Making 131Chapter IV. Prescriptions for Protecting Constitutional Design for War 134Conclusions 137Index 140.
• Publisher Details: New York : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (124 pages)
• Subjects: 352.2350973; Political science; Executive power -- United States -- History -- 21st century; National security -- United States; National security -- Law and legislation -- United States; Terrorism -- Prevention; Public policy; Terrorism; International relations; Political Science -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism; Political Science -- International Relations -- General; Political Science -- General; Terrorism, armed struggle; International relations; Political science & theory; Political Science -- Public Policy -- General; Public administration
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137579317
• Related ISBNs: 9781137593535
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