The Kings of War: How Our Modern Presidents Hijacked Congress's War-Making Powers and What To Do About It - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Outskirts PressISBN-13:9781977240422ISBN-10:1977240429UPC:9781977240422Book Category:Political Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Constitutions, United States, MilitarySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SCZ34PMDFK
The thesis of this book is that our modern Presidents have hijacked Congress's constitutional war-making powers, making themselves the "kings of war." Under the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. However, beginning with President Truman, our Presidents have claimed the "inherent" power as commanders in chief to commit the nation to war without congressional authorization....
Language:EnglishPublisher:Outskirts PressISBN-13:9781977240422ISBN-10:1977240429UPC:9781977240422Book Category:Political Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Constitutions, United States, MilitarySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SCZ34PMDFK
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