Independent Agencies and Executive Power

This chapter explores the constitutional implications surrounding independent agencies and presidential authority, engaging in a thorough debate about the significance of presidential actions like signing statements and vetoes. It examines landmark cases and opinions that shape the legal landscape of executive power, especially concerning the removal of agency heads and their impact on constitutional law. The chapter also contextualizes these discussions within historical frameworks, highlighting concerns of executive overreach and the foundational debates surrounding governance in the early republic.