Power play : the Bush presidency and the Constitution /

Show other versions (2)

"Analyzes the Bush presidency's efforts to expand executive power, putting them into constitutional and historical perspective. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American thinking about executive power and individual rights. Documents how the current administration has undermined the separat...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Pfiffner, James P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2008.
Subjects:
Bush, George W. > (George Walker), > 1946-
Bush, George W.
United States. > Constitution.
Constitution (United States)
Verfassung <1787>
2000-2099
Executive power > United States > History > 21st century.
Presidents > United States > History > 21st century.
Pouvoir exécutif > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Présidents > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
HISTORY.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Constitutions.
Executive power
Politics and government
Presidents
Regierung
United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 2001-2009.
United States
USA
Computer network resources.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:"Analyzes the Bush presidency's efforts to expand executive power, putting them into constitutional and historical perspective. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American thinking about executive power and individual rights. Documents how the current administration has undermined the separation of powers and shows how these practices have imperiled the rule of law"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 299 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780815701521
0815701527

Similar Items