| Contents |
A government of laws or men? -- The nature of executive power -- Creating individual rights and an independent legislature -- The American Constitution -- The power to imprison : habeas corpus -- The power to torture -- The power to surveil -- The power to ignore the law : signing statements -- Conclusion: Constitutionalism and the rule of law. |
| Abstract |
"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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008012077 |
| ISBN | 9780815770442 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815770448 (cloth : alk. paper) |
