Watergate, the courts, and impeachment (1974) | ARCHIVES

March 13–14, 1974: This AEI Round Table engages seven experts on politics and law in a searching consideration of the broad question: has Watergate revealed the need for basic reforms in the institutions and processes of American government and politics? The participants begin by exploring the advisability of proposed reforms in the area of campaign financing and spending. They also look closely at the scope of presidential powers and consider the wisdom of changing the structure and function of the American presidency. In closing, they exchange views on the reach of the impeachment power and on the definition of impeachable offenses. Panelists: Charles S. Hyneman — fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Richard M. Scammon — director, Elections Research Center of the Governmental Affairs Institute Harry H. Wellington — professor of law, Yale Law School Aaron Wildavsky — dean of the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of California at Berkeley James Q. Wilson — professor of government, Harvard University Ralph K. Winter, Jr. — professor of law, Yale Law School Moderator: Alexander M. Bickel — Chancellor Kent professor of law and legal history at Yale Law School Host: Peter Hackes In 1974, transcripts were available by mail for a small fee. Today, they're available to you for free at this link: https://goo.gl/MVKJHP Subscribe to AEI's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/AEIVideo... Like us on Facebook   / aeionline   Follow us on Twitter   / aei   For more information http://www.aei.org Third-party photos, graphics, and video clips in this video may have been cropped or reframed. Music in this video may have been recut from its original arrangement and timing. In the event this video uses Creative Commons assets: If not noted in the description, titles for Creative Commons assets used in this video can be found at the link provided after each asset. The use of third-party photos, graphics, video clips, and/or music in this video does not constitute an endorsement from the artists and producers licensing those materials. AEI operates independently of any political party and does not take institutional positions on any issues. AEI scholars, fellows, and their guests frequently take positions on policy and other issues. When they do, they speak for themselves and not for AEI or its trustees or other scholars or employees. More information on AEI research integrity can be found here: http://www.aei.org/about/ #aei #news #politics #government #education #watergate #nixon #impeachment #impeach