POL327Y5 Lecture Notes - Anti-Communism, Imperial Presidency, Waterboarding
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The extent to which the expansion of the powers created by the 1960s the imperial presidency. The executive branch have virtually unchecked powers, in contrast to the kinds of checks in domestic and in the us constitution. Lincoln defending his decision to suspend habis corpis, contrary to constitution, but the constitution is not a suicide pack. War, significant corners were cut, in regard to protection of minorities. Ethnic minorities didn"t fare well, ww1 german/ italian americans hurt from policies that were seen as saboteurs, disloyal to country of origin, and many were deported. Red scare- saw capture of leftist in america, period of mccarthism, those jailed through leftist ideas. crisis allow for the practice of pre righty government, for period, the presidents were allowed to exercise unchecked power. Core policies of containment and deterrent, shared wide support through political authorities.
