Title The politics of war powers : the theory & history of presidential unilateralism / Sarah Burns

Published Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas, [2019]

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 314 pages) Series American political thought American political thought. Contents Montesquieu's constitutionalism -- The critical period (1776-1787) -- The debate between the federalists and the antifederalists -- Washington, Jefferson, Madison : early debates over war powers -- Junior varsity imperialism : Mexican-American War through the Spanish American War -- The world wars -- The Cold War -- "The new world order" -- Creating the Rerror presidency -- The limited terror presidency Summary "Presidential war powers have greatly expanded over the last half-century as presidents increasingly initiate acts of war without the prior authorization of Congress and without facing serious consequences. The breakdown in the system of checks on executive power presents a constitutional problem, which has elicited significant scholarly attention in recent years. Sarah Burns looks to the theoretical roots of the separation of powers system in the writings of Montesquieu for guidance in addressing the current crisis. Montesquieu's complex moderate constitutionalism requires both the executive and legislative branches to make public arguments about war and compete for public approval. His argument for the necessity of the struggle between political branches leads to clearer checks on power and fewer rash military operations. The Politics of War Powers demonstrates the link between Montesquieuan and American government and argues that reintegrating Montesquieu's constitutionalism into American politics will provide a healthier model of interaction and dialogue between the President and Congress"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on print version record Subject Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755 -- Criticism and interpretation SUBJECT Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755 fast Subject Separation of powers -- United States -- History Executive power -- United States -- History War and emergency powers -- United States -- History POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Executive Branch Executive power Separation of powers War and emergency powers United States Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. History Form Electronic book LC no. 2019018457 ISBN 9780700628742 0700628746

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