A culture of deference : Congress, the President, and the course of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq
"This book explores the culture of deference by the legislative branch to the executive branch on foreign policy issues, particularly regarding the George W. Bush administration's rush to war in Iraq in 2003. By authorizing President Bush to go to war in Iraq at his own discretion in its October 2002 resolution, the 107th Congress abdicated its constitutional responsibility and its members failed to honor their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. Although the "war powers" are constitutionally those of Congress, historically presidents have engaged in war making and Congress has with limited success attempted to curb such war making. This book traces how this culture of deference to the chief executive on war making evolved and how, especially in the case of Iraq, it has adversely affected the interests of the nation, its constitutional framework, and its position in the world. This book will serve as an excellent text for courses on U.S. foreign policy, U.S. diplomatic history, and the role of Congress."--Jacket
ix, 309 pages ; 23 cm
9780820495446, 9780820495385, 0820495441, 0820495387
77270802
Terrorism and the foreign policy of President George W. Bush
The US constitution and American foreign policy
Presidential war making
A culture of deference in Congress to the Presidency on Foreign Affairs in recent historical perspective
Background to the George W. Bush administration's war in Iraq
The George W. Bush administration's case for war in Iraq
An evaluation of the George W. Bush administration's case for war in Iraq
Congress defers to the George W. Bush administration on war in Iraq
The war in Iraq and its consequences
Consequences of deference by congress to the executive branch on foreign affairs