U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power
Sixth Edition
Video and Multimedia
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Video 1: Cheney’s Law
Description: The Frontline documentary “Cheney’s Law” about Vice President Dick Cheney’s work to expand presidential war powers.
Web 1: Presidential War Powers
Description: A selection of quotes from several “Founding Fathers” on the powers of the office of President.
Web 2: Lincoln War Powers
Description: A page describing President Abraham Lincoln’s use and misuse of presidential powers.
Web 3: Contrasting Clinton and Obama
Description: A short article containing some of former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers’s description of the operation and management styles of Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.