The Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power
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.
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Contents
Our Chief Magistrate and His Powers
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15 |
Progress and the Presidency
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49 |
The Age of the Heroic Presidency
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79 |
Hero Takes a Fall
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105 |
Superman Returns
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137 |
War President
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165 |
Omnipotence and Impotence
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197 |
Why the Worst Get on Top and Get Worse
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233 |
Toward Normalcy
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267 |
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The Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power Gene Healy Limited preview - 2008 |
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