Institutional authority: Chapter 5
May 29th, 2022
The answer is open ended, but please try to make reference to the readings (especially the cases):
1. On page 127 the authors being the chapter with the following statement “The Constitution’s Framers would have trouble recognizing today’s presidency.” Comment on this statement to the best of your ability. Make reference to the cases cited throughout Chapter. There is no right or wrong answer, but I am looking for your interpretation based on the many instances that illustrate the evolution of executive power.
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Constitutional Law for a Changing America: A Short Course (8th Edition) by Lee Epstein, Kevin
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