War Powers of the President War Powers of the American Presidency, Derived from the Constitution and Statutes, and Their Historical Background

""War Powers of the President"" is a comprehensive examination of the powers of the American presidency in times of war. Written by Talbot Odell, the book explores the historical background and legal framework that has shaped the president's authority to wage war. It delves into the Constitution and statutes that define the president's war powers, including the power to declare war, the power to conduct military operations, and the power to make treaties. The book also examines the role of Congress in authorizing and overseeing the president's use of military force. Drawing on a wealth of historical and legal sources, ""War Powers of the President"" provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of one of the most important and controversial aspects of American government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.