Presidential Secrecy and the Law
Pallitto, Robert M.; Weaver, William G.
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Description for Presidential Secrecy and the Law
Paperback. Presidential Secrecy and the Law will be the standard in presidential powers studies for years to come. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, 1 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPVH2; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
As seen on The Daily Show, July 24 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 secrecy is necessary. But how much is too much? At what point does withholding information from Congress, the courts, and citizens abuse the public trust? How does the nation reclaim rights that have been controlled by one branch ... Read more
As seen on The Daily Show, July 24 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 secrecy is necessary. But how much is too much? At what point does withholding information from Congress, the courts, and citizens abuse the public trust? How does the nation reclaim rights that have been controlled by one branch ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801885839
SKU
V9780801885839
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About Pallitto, Robert M.; Weaver, William G.
Robert M. Pallitto is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Texas at El Paso. William G. Weaver is an associate professor of political science and director of academic programs at the University of Texas at El Paso's Institute for Policy and Economic Development.
Reviews for Presidential Secrecy and the Law
The well-organized and clearly written book illustrates the way the president's use of document classification and state-secrets privilege to solidify presidential control are reinforced by legal decisions sympathetic to presidential power. Chronicle of Higher Education 2007 Robert Pallitto and William Weaver provide a well-written discussion of a controversial issue related to American governance... Given the comprehensive scope and depth of ... Read more