The Impeachment Power
The Law, Politics, and Purpose of an Extraordinary Constitutional Tool
Book • 2024
In this book, Keith Whittington provides clarity on the constitutional power of impeachment, drawing insights from American and British history, congressional practice, and the language of the Constitution.
Whittington explains how impeachment is a tool for checking abuses of elective office and defending constitutional norms, and he cautions against its misuse as a partisan weapon.
The book is essential reading for understanding the role of impeachment in preserving American democracy, especially in today's highly partisan political environment.
Whittington explains how impeachment is a tool for checking abuses of elective office and defending constitutional norms, and he cautions against its misuse as a partisan weapon.
The book is essential reading for understanding the role of impeachment in preserving American democracy, especially in today's highly partisan political environment.
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Lawfare Daily: Keith Whittington on the Law, Politics, and Purpose of the Impeachment Power
