Presidential powers / Harold J. Krent.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krent, Harold J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Executive power--United States.

Executive power.

United States.

Presidents--United States.

Presidents.

Physical Description:

viii, 279 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, [2005]

Contents:

Introduction

The president's power to execute the laws passed by Congress. Presidential participation in the legislative process: the veto power ; Degree of centralized control over law enforcement ; The president's appointment power ; The president's removal authority ; Presidential controls under Article II over rulemaking and litigation ; Delegations outside the executive branch ; One final check: congressional appropriations power

The executive's power over foreign affairs. The treaty power ; War powers ; The role of judicial oversight

The protective power of the president. Exercise of war-type power in face of domestic disturbances ; Curtailment of rights domestically during time of war ; Emergency measures to protect government personnel and property

Presidential immunities and privileges. Immunity from suit ; Executive privilege

The pardon power. Congressional interference ; General separation of powers concern ; Pardon based on legal disagreement ; Scope of judicial review ; Conditional pardons

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-268) and index.

ISBN:

0814747825

OCLC:

56085739