Prosecuting the president : how special prosecutors hold presidents accountable and protect the rule of law
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019].
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Central - Adult Nonfiction
345.7301 COAN
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345.7301 COAN
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Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019].
Format
Book
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vii, 234 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-230) and index.
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"[This book provides a] history of special prosecutors in American politics. For more than a century, special prosecutors have struck fear into the hearts of presidents, who have the power to fire them at any time. How could this be, [the author] asks? And how could the nation entrust such a high responsibility to such subordinate officials? [The author] demonstrates that special prosecutors can do much to protect the rule of law under the right circumstances. Many have been thwarted by the formidable challenges of investigating a sitting president and his close associates; a few have abused the powers entrusted to them. But at their best, special prosecutors function as catalysts of democracy, channeling an unfocused popular will to safeguard the rule of law. By raising the visibility of high-level misconduct, they enable the American people to hold the president accountable. Yet, if a president thinks he can fire a special prosecutor without incurring serious political damage, he has the power to do so. Ultimately, [the author] concludes, only the American people can decide whether the President is above the law."--,Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Coan, A. (2019). Prosecuting the president: how special prosecutors hold presidents accountable and protect the rule of law . Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coan, Andrew. 2019. Prosecuting the President: How Special Prosecutors Hold Presidents Accountable and Protect the Rule of Law. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coan, Andrew. Prosecuting the President: How Special Prosecutors Hold Presidents Accountable and Protect the Rule of Law Oxford University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Coan, Andrew. Prosecuting the President: How Special Prosecutors Hold Presidents Accountable and Protect the Rule of Law Oxford University Press, 2019.
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