Presidential powers
By: Harold J. Krent.
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
Subjects: Executive power -- United States; Presidents -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-268) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 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; title: The executive's power over foreign affairs. The treaty power ; War powers ; The role of judicial oversight; title: 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; title: Presidential immunities and privileges. Immunity from suit ; Executive privilege; title: The pardon power. Congressional interference ; General separation of powers concern ; Pardon based on legal disagreement ; Scope of judicial review ; Conditional pardons; title: Conclusion.