Separation of powers : documents and commentary / edited by Katy J. Harriger.

Other author Harriger, Katy J. (Katy Jean)
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : CQ Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxv, 410 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesUnderstanding constitutional principles
Understanding constitutional principles. ^A540559
Contents Understanding the separation of powers doctrine. The separation of powers at the founding / Keith E. Whittington. The separation of powers in the modern context / Katy J. Harriger -- Core functions of the branches of government. The lawmaking power / Richard A. Baker. The evolution of presidential power / William E. Leuchtenburg. The law and politics of judicial review / Mark A. Graber -- Struggles among the branches of government. The power to make war / Nancy Kassop. Emergency powers / Harold C. Relyea. Understanding the impeachment power : lessons from the Clinton case / Michael J. Gerhardt. The delegation of lawmaking power to the Executive Branch / Thomas O. Sargentich. Congressional power and the states : the context and consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court's federalism decisions / John Dinan. Executive privilege and congressional and independent investigations / Neal Devins. The Supreme Court and constitutional dialogue / Louis Fisher -- Documents.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and an index
LCCN 2002156710
ISBN1568027273 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks JK305 .S465 2003 ✔ Available