Investigating American Presidents

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Course Description

Overview

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

Syllabus

By This Professor
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

Taught by

Paul Rosenzweig

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