The Limits of Presidential Power: A Citizen's Guide to the Law

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News headlines have you scratching your head? Have you or your friends ever wondered why presidents seldom fulfill their campaign promises? Or how a federal district court judge can block a presidential executive order? Or why sometimes a president's power seems limitless?

UW Law's professors Lisa Manheim and Kathryn Watts wrote a book The Limits of Presidential Power: A Citizen's Guide to the Law to provide the answer to these and many other questions you might have, and all in straightforward language. Sound like something you'd be interested in? The book is out and available at the Gallagher Law Library!

Never had a civics class? Unfamiliar with the United States' system of government? Just about to start Constitutional Law and feeling intimidated? Worry not! This book is not just for legal nerds, like yours truly, but for anyone interested in how our government works.

I found the book a quick, pleasant read full of useful information. It is also very affordable, even on a graduate student's budget. Amazon has the book priced at $7.99 for paperback, $2.99 for the Kindle version, and free for those with Kindle Unlimited.

Want to dive more deeply into this subject now that you're back from your Presidents Day holiday? Watch Professor Watts talk about the book on KING TV. And check out our guide on Presidential Power.