Contested Ground: How to Understand the Limits of Presidential Power by Dan A Farber

This book examines the limits of presidential power in the United States and explains how constitutional law defines and restricts the authority of the President. It explores the balance of power between the executive branch, Congress, and the courts.

The author analyzes key legal and political debates surrounding presidential actions, especially in areas such as national security, foreign policy, and emergency powers. The book shows how presidential authority is shaped—and constrained—by the Constitution, laws, and institutional checks and balances.