Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors explain how young officers learn the importance of their allegiance.
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Donald Trump faces ‘double the trouble’ as Georgia charges were added to federal charges brought over his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. And that’s thanks to federalism.
The framers of the Constitution were very clear that presidential terms have time limits. Not four years and a day. Not three years and 364 days. Four years.
Three cases just argued in the Supreme Court have the potential to redefine the power of Congress to hold the president accountable.
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Professor of History and Provost Emeritus, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government, Dickinson Law, Penn State
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American Politics Program Director, United States Military Academy West Point
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Assistant Professor of American Politics, United States Military Academy West Point
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Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University
