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History Tells Us Congress CAN Impeach the President After His Term

History Tells Us Congress CAN Impeach the President After His Term

by David Tollen | Jan 10, 2021 | The Early Modern Age, The Recent Modern Age, Current Politics, Legal History

The Constitution says nothing specific about whether Congress can impeach an official after his or her term. That didn’t stop the House of Representatives from impeaching the Secretary of War in 1876, after he left office — or the Senate from trying him....

The Chief Justice Can Call Witnesses

by David Tollen | Jan 30, 2020 | The Recent Modern Age, Author's Corner, Legal History

Under the Constitution, the Vice President presides over the Senate — except during presidential impeachment trials. The Vice President would inherit the President’s position if the trial led to conviction, so the Founders feared the VP’s bias. Who...

As Benedict Arnold means treason, Donald Trump will mean corruption

by David Tollen | Jan 28, 2020 | The Recent Modern Age, Author's Corner, Current Politics, History General

Here’s a prediction. As Benedict Arnold means treason to Americans, Donald Trump will someday mean corruption. And politicians who support him will be painted by the same brush. Tale of a War Hero Benedict Arnold was a successful merchant and an accomplished...

Time for an Independent Attorney General

by David Tollen | Nov 25, 2019 | The Recent Modern Age, Author's Corner, Legal History

Almost every U.S. state has an independent attorney general. Forty-eight of our state governors cannot fire their AG at will, so they can’t avoid justice through control of state prosecutors. American Presidents, however, however, can fire the U.S. Attorney...
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