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The Presidency and the Challenge of Democracy /

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The rise of presidential power poses a significant threat to America's democratic values. As the presidency apparently eclipses Congress, the courts in power, and public/media attention, the balance of powers has tilted. In this accessible book, leading scholars explore the reasons for and impl...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Genovese, Michael A. (Editor), Han, Lori Cox (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Series:Evolving American presidency.
Subjects:
Political Science and International Relations.
Democracy.
European Politics.
International Relations.
Political Science.
International relations.
Political science.
Europe > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The rise of presidential power poses a significant threat to America's democratic values. As the presidency apparently eclipses Congress, the courts in power, and public/media attention, the balance of powers has tilted. In this accessible book, leading scholars explore the reasons for and implications of the rising power of the presidency.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (224 pages)
ISBN:9780230600744
DOI:10.1057/9780230600744