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Justice Takes a Recess: Judicial Recess Appointments from George Washington to George W. Bush (Hardcover)

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Justice Takes a Recess examines why and under what circumstances presidents use the recess appointment power to appoint judges to the Federal courts. The authors show that the use of the recess power upsets the carefully calculated separation of powers envisioned by the Framers, shifting power away from one branch of government towards another.

About the Author


Scott E. Graves is assistant professor of political science at Georgia State University. Robert M. Howard is professor of political science at Georgia State University.

Product Details
ISBN: 9780739126615
ISBN-10: 073912661X
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication Date: May 1st, 2009
Pages: 126
Language: English