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Power play

the Bush presidency and the Constitution

by James P. Pfiffner

Cover of Power play

"Analyzes the Bush presidency's efforts to expand executive power, putting them into constitutional and historical perspective. Explores the evolution of Anglo-American thinking about executive power and individual rights. Documents how the current administration has undermined the separation of powers and shows how these practices have imperiled the rule of law"--Provided by publisher.

United StatesHistoryPolitics and governmentPresidentsExecutive powerBush, george w. (george walker), 1946-United states, constitutionPresidents, united statesUnited states, politics and government, 2001-2009Uitvoerende machtPresidentschapGrondwetten