This book explores how American presidents--especially those of the past three decades--have increased the power of the presidency at the expense of democracy.

"Presidential power is hotly disputed these days - as it has been many times in recent decades. Yet the same rules must apply to all presidents, those whose abu

For this new edition, Louis Fisher has updated his arguments to include critiques of the Clinton & Bush presidencies, particularly the Use of Force Act, the Ira

This one-of-a-kind guide provides a crash course in the laws governing the President of the United States. In an engaging and accessible style, two law professo

Provides the first comparative look into executive decree authority. It explains why presidents issue decrees and why checks and balances sometimes fail.