Supreme Court Expansion of Presidential Power: Unconstitutional Leanings
Supreme Court Expansion of Presidential Power: Unconstitutional Leanings by Louis Fisher examines how Supreme Court decisions have affected the balance of power between the president and Congress. The book considers external affairs and national security as well as domestic issues including impoundment, legislative vetoes, recess appointments and presidential immunity.
At a glance
- Surveys the Supreme Court's record on executive authority from 1789 to the present, with particular attention to developments from the mid-1930s onward.
- Discusses presidential power in external affairs and national security, alongside domestic matters such as impoundment, legislative vetoes and recess appointments.
- Frames executive authority through the constitutional system of checks and balances between elected branches.
Reference price: $59.99
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Pros
- Covers both foreign-affairs powers and a range of domestic executive-power disputes.
- The 352-page scope offers an extended review of the Court's record rather than a narrow single-case account.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University Press of Kansas |
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| Publication date | July 28, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.46 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0700624678 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0700624676 |
What to know before buying
- The book presents Louis Fisher's argument that Supreme Court errors and abdications have expanded presidential power beyond constitutional boundaries. Its interpretation is an authorial thesis, not a neutral specification.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying U.S. constitutional law, presidential power or Supreme Court history.
- Students and researchers interested in checks and balances and disputes between Congress and the president.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to the Supreme Court without a focused argument about executive power.
- Readers looking for coverage of developments after the book's 2017 publication.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It examines the Supreme Court's role in the growth of presidential power, addressing foreign affairs and national security as well as selected domestic policy disputes.
How extensive is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.
Who may find it useful?
It is aimed at readers interested in constitutional law, presidential authority, Supreme Court decisions and the balance of power between Congress and the president.
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