Long Wars and the Constitution

• Author(s): Stephen M. Griffin,
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Pages: 374
• ISBN_10: 0674074459
  ISBN_13: 9780674074453
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / American Government / Executive Branch , Political Science / International Relations / General , Law / Constitutional , History / Military / General , History / United States / General ,

Description:... Extension of presidential leadership in foreign affairs to war powers has destabilized our constitutional order and deranged our foreign policy. Stephen M. Griffin shows unexpected connections between the imperial presidency and constitutional crises, and argues for accountability by restoring Congress to a meaningful role in decisions for war.