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Impeachment Defanged And Other Institutional Ramifications Of The Clinton Scandals, Michael J. Gerhardt
Impeachment Defanged And Other Institutional Ramifications Of The Clinton Scandals, Michael J. Gerhardt
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Restoring The Balance Of Power: Impeachment And The Twenty-Second Amendment, James Randolph Peck
Restoring The Balance Of Power: Impeachment And The Twenty-Second Amendment, James Randolph Peck
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
The recent proceedings against President William Jefferson Clinton brought Congress' impeachment power into the national spotlight. In the public debate on when it is appropriate for Congress to exercise this power, it is important to consider that the Framers gave this power to the legislature principally as a tool to maintain a balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. Examining the debates at the Constitutional Convention, this Note details how the Framers deliberately sought to balance the President's term in office and eligibility for re-election with the Congress' impeachment power in order to prevent …
The Special Constitutional Structure Of The Federal Impeachment Process, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Special Constitutional Structure Of The Federal Impeachment Process, Michael J. Gerhardt
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The Perils Of Presidential Impeachment, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Perils Of Presidential Impeachment, Michael J. Gerhardt
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The Lessons Of Impeachment History, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Lessons Of Impeachment History, Michael J. Gerhardt
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The Historical And Constitutional Significance Of The Impeachment And Trial Of President Clinton, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Historical And Constitutional Significance Of The Impeachment And Trial Of President Clinton, Michael J. Gerhardt
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