The Enormous Powers of the President
Advisory Opinions
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Presidential Powers and Reforms
The chapter delves into the broad executive authority granted by the Insurrection Act and the potential for its misuse, advocating for significant reforms to prevent abuse while ensuring necessary interventions are preserved. It discusses the historical context, instances of usage, and the challenges of bipartisan support for amendments. The conversation also touches on the controversial use of pardon power, challenges against self-pardons, and the war powers debate between the executive and Congress.
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