Discussion Post: The Imperial Presidency
A. Identify the constitutional powers of the presidency.
B. Select two examples of the growth of presidential power during the 20th and 21st centuries.
C. Support your examples with information obtained from the text and at least two academic articles.
a. Although you may use additional academic articles obtained from the Library, here are some notable academic articles:
i. Tushnet, M. (2015). The Presidential Empire. Dissent (00123846), 62(2), 101.
ii. Savage C. Takeover: Return of the Imperial Presidency [article]. Washburn Law Journal [serial online]. 2008;(2):299. Available from: HeinOnline, Ipswich, MA. Accessed April 13, 2015.
iii. Carey, G. W. (2007). The Problem of the Imperial Presidency. Modern Age, 49(4), 443-451.
iv. Rudalevige, A. (2006). The New Imperial Presidency: Renewing Presidential Power After Watergate. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
v. Boyer, P. (2010). The Imbalance of Power: How the Manhattan Project gave birth to the imperial presidency. American Scholar, 79(2), 105-108.
D. How does the dramatic growth of the federal bureaucracy affect public policy?
E. Based on your understanding of the U.S. Constitution, how do you understand the increase in presidential power?
a. Does this increase in executive power decrease the authority of the legislative or judicial branch? If so, please provide a specific rationale.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.