2 chapters across the catalog
Legal Implications of Preemptive Pardons and Admission of Guilt
Legal experts on "Meet the Press" discuss whether accepting a pardon constitutes an admission of guilt, citing a 1915 Supreme Court case. The conversation explores how the recent presidential immunity decision has further complicated the checks and balances on the executive pardon power.
Presidential Duties, Article Two Constitutional Limits
The specific duties of the President of the United States are defined in Article Two of the Constitution, focusing on the role of commander-in-chief and the power to grant pardons. The analysis argues that the president's primary obligation is to uphold the Constitution rather than general "values." The text specifies that the president may solicit written opinions from executive officers but lacks broader authorities often claimed by the office.
