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Investigating American Presidents

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Join an acclaimed law professor for a timely, nonpartisan look at what happens when U.S. presidents are accused of abusing their power.

Syllabus

  • 01: American Presidents and the Rule of Law
  • 02: Presidential Investigations through History
  • 03: Separation of Powers and the Presidency
  • 04: Watergate and the Special Prosecutor
  • 05: Rise and Fall of the Independent Counsel
  • 06: Can a Sitting President Be Indicted?
  • 07: Presidential Use and Abuse of Privileges
  • 08: Presidents, Prosecutors, and Public Opinion
  • 09: The Pardon Power and Its Limits
  • 10: Presidential Lies and Cover-Ups
  • 11: The Value of Investigative Reports
  • 12: The Law and Politics of Impeachment
  • 13: Interview
  • By This Professor

Taught by

Paul Rosenzweig

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