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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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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.

The Constitution and the American Presidency

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      Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/26/2021 12:02:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781433184284, 978-1433184284
      ISBN10: 1433184281

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Table of Contents

      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.

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