President Bush argued that Congress could not defund the war in Iraq because the vesting clause gave him authority as commander in chief to order American troops to continue fighting. This is an example of what theory?

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The argument made by President Bush is based on the unitary executive theory, which argues that the president has extensive powers as the head of the executive branch, including over the military, and that Congress cannot restrict these powers through legislation.

President Bush Argued That Congress Could Not Defund the War