Michael J C Taylor

The Constitution and the American Presidency (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book is an examination of the American presidency from a purely constitutional perspective. Beginning with an overview of the Framers' debates over the construction and duties of the office, the work explores the three primary charges of the office (administrator, military commander, diplomat), the legal and constitutional perimeters of the office, as well as suggestions on reforms to return it to its original form.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781433184611
• Artikelnr.: 72229409

Autorenporträt

Michael J C Taylor (PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City) is an independent scholar. He served as Professor of American History and Politics at Dickinson State University, Bemidji State University, and Paine College. Taylor has received several institutional awards as well as a listing in "Who's Who of America's Teachers." His first book was The Preamble and Mission of the Constitution (Peter Lang, 2018).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface - Acknowledgments - Permissions - The Vital Place of Action: Creating the Presidency of the United States - The Guardian of the People: The President as Administrator - The Militia of the Country: The President as Commander- in- Chief - The Fountain of Honor: The President as Diplomat - To Subvert the Power of the People: Holding the President Accountable - To Preserve Protect and Defend: Historical Lessons from the Apex and Nadir of Presidential Leadership - Conclusion: Where There Is No Vision - Bibliography - About the Author - Index.