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The purpose of government as articulated in Obama’s Inauguration Day letter to Trump

I  think the entire letter would be useful when teaching the Presidency (e.g., the awesome responsibility of the office and the difference between the office and the person of the President), but I especially like the third point made by President Obama as a way to talk about fundamental principles Read more…

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
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Article: The history of the President’s pardoning power

Here’s an interesting historically-based discussion of the pardon power, including the ongoing constitutional debate over its scope and limits. Link to article Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread  

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
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The effects of the Media on the Path to Impeachment: Trump vs. Nixon

This is great for talking about impeachment and/or changes in the modern news media. ‘The big problem with comparing Nixon to Trump‘- Vox News Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread  

By Mike E., 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
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