Emergency Powers of the President
Podcast: Civics 101Published On: Tue Dec 07 2021
Description: Emergency powers are designed for when plans need to change, and fast, by allowing the president to override certain Constitutional provisions in a time of crisis. So how has the national emergency gone from a rarity to a tool that presidents use dozens of times while in office? We look at what a president can (and cannot) do during a state of emergency, and how Congress has tried to put checks on that power, with help from Kim Lane Scheppele, author of Law in a Time of Emergency. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!
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