Prezydenci USA w "sytuacjach granicznych" – perspektywa historyczna i prawna [U.S. Presidents in “Critical Situations” – A Historical and Legal Perspective]

The monograph constitutes an ambitious and in-depth attempt to understand the essence of the American Constitution and the role of the president within the system of power, particularly in the realm of foreign policy. The author insightfully analyzes constitutional hermeneutics, demonstrating how varying interpretations of the constitutional text have influenced the shape of the American political system for over two and a half centuries. The integration of a legal perspective with philosophical and phenomenological reflection is highly valuable, allowing the Constitution to be viewed as a living document subject to continuous reinterpretation.

The monograph represents a comprehensive study of the institution of the presidency in the United States in the context of limit situations – namely, moments of crisis that have played a pivotal role in the process of transformation of the American political and legal system. The author utilizes a historical-legal perspective to analyze the essence of the American Constitution, the role of the Supreme Court, and the prerogatives of successive US presidents at crucial historical turning points.