The Presidential Control over the War Powers in the USA : Theory and Practice

• Autorzy: Małgorzata Rączkiewicz
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Throughout much of the American history the national government attempted to remain relatively aloof from the world affairs but after the II World War the situation changed. The Cold War extorted the American engagement in international relations. The U.S. troops participated in many conflicts and peace processes. The fall of the Soviet Union caused the United States to become the hegemonic power in the world. Lately, we can observe the American growing engagement, especially in the Middle East, after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre (September 11, 2001). These events also influenced the division of control over the war powers between the legislative and executive branches. This article examines the constitutional role of Congress and the President in the deploying of American forces into hostilities. (fragment of text)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

President; International relations; Arms control

PL

Prezydent; Stosunki międzynarodowe; Kontrola zbrojeń

• Czasopismo: International Studies : Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal
• Rocznik: 2009/2010
• Tom: 11/12
• Strony: 81--93

Twórcy

autor

Małgorzata Rączkiewicz

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