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Presidential Power, Secrecy, and Accountability: Studies in Government and Public

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In this groundbreaking book, award-winning author and historian Jeffrey Tulis explores the complex and often contradictory relationship between presidential power, secrecy, and accountability. Drawing on a wealth of historical research, Tulis argues that secrecy is not simply a tool of presidential power, but rather an essential component of it.

Executive Privilege: Presidential Power, Secrecy, and Accountability (Studies in Government and Public Policy)

by Mark J. Rozell

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Tulis shows how presidents have used secrecy to achieve a wide range of goals, from protecting national security to managing public opinion. However, he also argues that secrecy can be a double-edged sword, as it can also lead to abuse of power and a lack of accountability.

Tulis concludes by calling for a more balanced approach to secrecy in government. He argues that while some secrecy is necessary to protect national security and other legitimate interests, too much secrecy can lead to a loss of trust in government and a decline in democracy.

The Imperial Presidency and the Quest for Secrecy
The Cold War and the National Security State
Watergate and the Crisis of Accountability
The Reagan Revolution and the Rise of Executive Privilege
The Clinton Scandals and the Limits of Impeachment
The Bush Presidency and the War on Terror
Obama's Legacy of Secrecy and Accountability

Reviews

"Jeffrey Tulis has written a brilliant and timely book on the relationship between presidential power, secrecy, and accountability. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the American presidency and the future of democracy." - Sean Wilentz, Princeton University

"Tulis's book is a major contribution to our understanding of the presidency. He provides a nuanced and balanced analysis of the complex and often contradictory relationship between presidential power, secrecy, and accountability." - David Greenberg, Rutgers University

"Presidential Power, Secrecy, and Accountability is a tour de force. Tulis has written a definitive work on one of the most important issues facing our democracy today." - Jack Goldsmith, Harvard Law School

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Executive Privilege: Presidential Power, Secrecy, and Accountability (Studies in Government and Public Policy)

by Mark J. Rozell

4.8 out of 5