About Justin P. DePlato and Matthew M. Markulin

Dr. Justin DePlato is an assistant professor of political science at Robert Morris University. His expertise is the American Presidency, Constitutionalism and the American Founders. His latest book is “American Democracy: Founders, Presidents and Enlightened Philosophers.” His other books include, “American Presidential Power and the War on Terror: Does the Constitution Matter?” and “The Cavalier Presidency: Executive Power and Prerogative in Times of Crisis.” Matthew Markulin is a first year law student at the University of Pittsburgh and a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in politics.