Social Sciences and History / Unit 8 SSH 0710 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Office the Convention Invented
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The idea
The Convention debated many forms for the presidency. The president serves at most two four-year terms and can be impeached and removed. War powers have expanded greatly, often with the legislature's willing help; radio, television and the Internet enhanced the office's stature.
In practice
Impeachment charges; removal may follow.
Where people slip
Executive privilege: withholding information from Congress or courts.
Your place on the trail
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