The Presidency and the Challenge of Democracy

Book Overview

The rise of presidential power poses a significant threat to America's democratic values. As the presidency apparently eclipses Congress, the courts in power, and public/media attention, the balance of powers has tilted. In this accessible book, leading scholars explore the reasons for and implications of the rising power of the presidency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403974233
• ISBN13: 9781403974235
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.2"