The Unitary Executive and the Modern Presidency

Unitary executive theory stems from interpretation of the constitutional assertion that the president is vested with the 'executive power' of the United States. This title examines how the unitary executive theory became a recognized constitutional theory of presidential authority, and how its use has affected and been affected by US politics.

About the author

RYAN J. BARILLEAUX is professor and former department chair of political science at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He served previously on the staff of the U.S. Senate. CHRISTOPHER S. KELLEY is an adjunct assistant professor of political science at Miami University. His research on presidential signing statements has been cited by scholars, government officials, and journalists.

Product details

• Authors: Ryan J. (EDT)/ Kelley Barilleaux
• Assisted by: Ryan J. Barilleaux (Editor), Christopher S. Kelley (Editor)
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.05.2010
• EAN: 9781603441902
• ISBN: 978-1-60344-190-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Joseph V. Hughes Jr. and Holly
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education