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Record Nr.

UNINA9910797489303321

Autore

Ronan James M. <1980->

Titolo

Living dangerously : the uncertainties of presidential disability and succession / / James M. Ronan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

1-4985-1472-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 p.)

Disciplina

342.73/062

Soggetti

Presidents - Succession - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Based on author's thesis (doctoral) - Catholic University of America, 2014.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Instances of presidential disability -- The legislative history of the 25th Amendment -- Invocations of the 25th Amendment -- The dangers of legislative succession -- New concerns for a new reality -- Recommendations and conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book combines both an historical evaluation of the presidency, as well as an examination of the dangers that we face today. Additionally, it also analyzes the myriad of legal and constitutional issues that could explode in front of the nation in a time of crisis.