Long Wars and the Constitution
- ISBN-10
- 0674074459
- ISBN-13
- 9780674074453
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 374
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-06-01
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Author
- Stephen M. Griffin
Description
Extension of presidential leadership in foreign affairs to war powers has destabilized our constitutional order and deranged our foreign policy. Stephen M. Griffin shows unexpected connections between the imperial presidency and constitutional crises, and argues for accountability by restoring Congress to a meaningful role in decisions for war.
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