What are the problems and concerns with the Unitary Executive Theory of the Presidency? In this episode of Scholar Talks, Dr. Mark J. Rozell, founding dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, joins BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams to discuss his newest book “Unitary Executive Theory: A Danger to Constitutional Government.” Together, they touch on topics such as the historical origins of the Unitary Executive Theory, the constitutional dangers surrounding it, and contemporary examples of presidents who exercised it. How has the use of presidential "czars" undermined Congress and the Constitution?
0:00 Intro
2:42 Unitary Executive Power and Arguments For It
9:00 Constitutional Dangers of Unitary Executive Power
12:33 Examples from Domestic Foreign Policy
17:04 The Proper Constraints on the US Presidency
24:11 Outro
Federalist 70 Explained | Why Does the U.S. Have a Unitary Executive?:
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About Mark Rozell:
Dr. Mark J. Rozell is the founding dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and is the author or coauthor of 13 books on various topics in U.S. government and politics, including the presidency, religion and politics, media and politics, southern politics, and interest groups in elections. Dr. Rozell has testified before Congress on executive privilege issues and has lectured extensively in the U.S. and abroad. He is a contributing writer for the Washington Post and a strong supporter of civics education.
About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
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