The Impeachment Power by Keith E. Whittington - 9780691265391

Name: The Impeachment Power by Keith E. Whittington - 9780691265391
Brand: Princeton University Press

Princeton University Press

The Impeachment PowerThe Law, Politics, and Purpose of an Extraordinary Constitutional Tool\nAuthor(s): Keith E. Whittington\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Princeton University Press, United States\nImprint: Princeton University Press\nISBN-13: 9780691265391, 978-0691265391\nSynopsis\nAn essential primer on impeachment for todays divided public square\n\nWe are witnessing an unprecedented moment in American politics in which impeachments are increasingly common. In todays partisan environment, it is more vital than ever that government officials, scholars, and ordinary citizens understand what an impeachment can reasonably be expected to accomplish. In this incisive and accessible book, Keith Whittington provides needed clarity on the constitutional power of impeachment, explaining why it exists and how it should be used to preserve American democracy.\n\nDrawing insights from American and British history, congressional practice, and the language of the Constitution itself, Whittingto.