For the third time in forty five years, America is talking about impeaching a president, but the impeachment provisions of the American constitution are widely misunderstood. In High Crimes and Misdemeanors, constitutional scholar Frank O. Bowman, III offers unprecedented clarity to the question of impeachment, tracing its roots to medieval England through its adoption in the Constitution and 250 years of American experience. By examining the human and political history of those who have faced impeachment, Bowman demonstrates that the Framers intended impeachment to be a flexible tool, adaptable to the needs of any age. Written in a lively, engaging style, the book combines a deep historical and constitutional analysis of the impeachment clauses, a coherent theory of when impeachment should be used to protect constitutional order against presidential misconduct, and a comprehensive presentation of the case for and against impeachment of President Trump. It is an indispensable work for the present moment.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump
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Author: Bowman III, Frank O.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781108481052
Details:
Author: Bowman III, Frank O.
Brand: Cambridge University Press
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 478
Release Date: 30-07-2019
Part Number: Worked examples or Exercises; 3 Tables,
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.0 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781108481052
