Separation of Powers, the “Unitary” Executive, and the Removal Power of the President

In Humphrey's Executor v. United States,[1] the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a...

The Constitution’s Limited Commitment to Separation of Powers

About the Author: Don LeDuc is the retired president and dean of Cooley Law School. His book,...

The New President and the Constitution

After a national election that chose a new President, an election that took place in a closely...

Additional Context on Powers of the President of the United States

An oft-quoted cliche about a fast start is that someone “hit the ground running.” That certainly...

Constitutional Power of President to Impound Appropriations

This essay examines the power of the President to order that money appropriated by Congress should...

Constitutional Power of President to Make Appointments and Recess Appointments

Current circumstances compel examination of the power of a President of the United States to...

The Constitutional Powers of the Supreme and Inferior Courts

Over the course of the past few years, considerable attention has been given to decisions of the...

The Constitutional Powers of the Congress of the United States

In a republican form of government–one in which representatives of the people make most policy...

The Constitutional Powers of the President

We have now completed a presidential election campaign. While there was considerable public...