The Cult of the Presidency: America's Dangerous Devotion to Executive Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933995199)

The Bush years have given rise to fears of a resurgent Imperial Presidency, but the problem cannot be solved simply by bringing a new administration to power. Both Left and Right agree on the boundless nature of presidential responsibility. For both sides, it is the president's job to grow the economy, teach our children well, save us from hurricanes, and even to spread democracy abroad. In short, the Imperial Presidency is the price we pay for making the office the focus of our national hopes and dreams. Combining historical scholarship, legal analysis, and cultural commentary, The Cult of the Presidency argues that the presidency needs to be reined in, with its powers checked by Congress and the courts. Only then will we begin to return the presidency to its proper constitutional role.

Author: Gene Healy
ISBN-10: 193399519X
ISBN-13: 9781933995199
Publisher: Cato Institute
Language: English
Published: 05/16/2009
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.80w x 1.10d