Commander-in-Chief: Partisanship, Nationalism, and the Reconstruction of Congressional War Powers
Partisanship, Nationalism, and the Reconstruction of Congressional War Powers
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Casey B.K.
Dominguez's "Commander-in-Chief" meticulously examines the historical evolution of US Congressional war powers.
The book challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating a shift in power dynamics between Congress and the President regarding war powers, starting much earlier than previously assumed.
Dominguez uses a unique dataset of congressional references to the Commander-in-Chief clause to reveal how interpretations of presidential authority changed over time.
The analysis highlights the role of partisanship and nationalism in shaping these interpretations.
The book offers valuable insights into the ongoing debate about the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches in matters of war.
Dominguez's "Commander-in-Chief" meticulously examines the historical evolution of US Congressional war powers.
The book challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating a shift in power dynamics between Congress and the President regarding war powers, starting much earlier than previously assumed.
Dominguez uses a unique dataset of congressional references to the Commander-in-Chief clause to reveal how interpretations of presidential authority changed over time.
The analysis highlights the role of partisanship and nationalism in shaping these interpretations.
The book offers valuable insights into the ongoing debate about the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches in matters of war.
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Casey B. K. Dominguez, "Commander in Chief: Partisanship, Nationalism, and the Reconstruction of Congressional War Powers" (UP of Kansas, 2024)
