Rule of Congress or rule of the President ? The lessons of American History
Pouvoirs n°29 - Les Etats-Unis - avril 1984 - p.35-47
The concept of a « presidential » regime, which is of comparatively recent origin, leads generally to a confusing picture of the nature and functioning of the government of the United States.
On the foundations of a compromise constitution which if anything favoured Congress, the pendular movement of american history has lent itself at times to a « congressional » interpretation, at times to a « presidential » interpretation. Over the last few decades, the latter has largely prevailed. Watergate and its consequences however remind the observer to be wary of the premature concept of an « imperial presidency », and to be conscious of possible nuances.
Référence électonique : Stéphane RIALS, "Rule of Congress or rule of the President ? The lessons of American History", Pouvoirs, revue française d’études constitutionnelles et politiques, n°29, 29 - Les Etats-Unis,
p.35-47
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