Presidential Secrecy and the Law

by William G. Weaver and Robert M. Pallitto

Book Overview

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State secrets, warrantless investigations and wiretaps, signing statements, executive privilege--the executive branch wields many tools for secrecy. Since the middle of the twentieth century, presidents have used myriad tactics to expand and maintain a level of executive branch power unprecedented in this nation's history.

Most people believe that some degree of governmental...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801885833
• ISBN13: 9780801885839
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"