About the Book: The Living Presidency by Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash examines the rise of the imperial presidency and argues that the concept of a living Constitution has enabled the steady expansion of executive power in the United States. Prakash contends that informal constitutional changes—often tolerated by Congress, the courts, and the public—have allowed presidents to overstep limits in areas such as war powers, legislation, and treaty-making. Advocating for constitutional originalism and separation of powers, the book proposes practical reforms to restore congressional authority and rein in unchecked presidential authority.