The Law of Presidential Impeachment : A Guide for the Engaged Citizen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gerhardt, Michael J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, 2024.

Summary:

"As a result of Donald Trump's presidency, impeachment was once again thrust into the spotlight of American political discussion. However, its history goes back to the very founding of the nation, when American colonists, remembering their grievances against their former king, entrenched the process in their new Constitution. The Law of Presidential Impeachment breaks down both the law and politics of this process, providing a comprehensive, nonpartisan, and up-to-date explanation of the Constitution's various mechanisms for holding presidents accountable for their misdeeds. Based on a lifetime of scholarly research, as well as unique experience as a witness and consultant in the impeachment trials of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Michael J. Gerhardt takes the reader back to the basics of presidential impeachments. Rather than provide reasons for or against impeaching particular presidents, he explains the law and procedures that govern impeachment, examining a number of significant, yet under-explored, issues and themes. Gerhardt offers new perspectives on the subject, arguing that it cannot be properly understood in a vacuum, but must instead be viewed in the context of its coordination with such other mechanisms as criminal prosecutions, censure, elections, congressional oversight, and the Fourteenth and Twenty-Fifth Amendments. The Law of Presidential Impeachment will be an invaluable, accessible guide for future generations, giving them a succinct yet remarkably nuanced understanding of this core aspect of our executive branch and overarching governmental system." -- Dust jacket.

"The definitive work on the history, law, and practice of presidential impeachment in the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

How impeachment works

The impeachment and trial of Andrew Johnson

Richard Nixon and Watergate

The impeachment and trial of Bill Clinton

The first impeachment and trial of Donald Trump

Donald Trump's historic second impeachment and trial

Epilogue: The future of Presidential impeachment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-181) and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Gerhardt, Michael J. The Law of Presidential Impeachment

ISBN:

9781479824724

1479824720

OCLC:

1402815068