The discretionary president : the promise and peril of executive power / Benjamin A. Kleinerman.

Author: Kleinerman, Benjamin A.

Imprint:Lawrence : University Press of Kansas, c2009.

Descriptionxv, 322 p. ; 24 cm.

Note:Hobbes's liberal absolutism -- Locke's attempt at taming the prince -- The Federalist constitution -- Hamilton's executive government -- Madison's landmarks of power -- Jefferson's prerogative -- Lincoln's example -- The civil war confiscation debate -- The discretionary executive and the separation of powers.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-306) and index.

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