'Impeachment trial' presentation slideshows

Old Exam Decision Tree

Old Exam Decision Tree Decision: Should Bill settle lawsuit with Paula? Actions: settle or trial? Objective: Maximize number of Democrats in Senate in 1999 If he settles, 40 Dems Probabilities If trial, Probability that judge allows testimony from state troopers = .1

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The Presidency on Trial

The Presidency on Trial. Assessing the Limits of Presidential Power. "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas." ~Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks , at a concert in London (March 10, 2003). The Dixie Chicks in concert, 2003.

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The Presidency on Trial

The Presidency on Trial. Assessing the Limits of Presidential Power. Formal Checks on Presidential Power. Congressional Checks on the President (Article I). Make laws (ex: War Powers Resolution) Override presidential vetoes Power to declare war Power of the purse (taxes and funding)

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The Wrath of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

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