Study & Research Political Scandals

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Introduction

Chapter 1: How Serious Is the Problem of Political Scandals in America?

Chapter Preface

Criminal Scandals Are a Serious Problem in U.S. Politics

The Criminalization of Political Differences Is a Serious Problem in U.S. Politics

Money Has Corrupted the American Political System

Money Has Not Corrupted the American Political System

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Relevant Is Private Morality to Public Office?

Chapter Preface

There Is No Direct Connection Between Public Leadership and Private Morality

Greater Public Exposure of the Private Lives of Politicians Would Benefit America

Greater Public Exposure of the Private Lives of Politicians Would Not Benefit America

Voters Should Elect People Who Uphold Their Moral Values

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Case Study: Was President Bill Clinton’s Impeachment Justified?

Chapter Preface

President Clinton Has Committed Impeachable Offenses

President Clinton Has Not Committed Impeachable Offenses

The Lewinsky Scandal Is Not Comparable to Watergate

The Lewinsky Scandal Is Comparable to Watergate

Clinton’s Numerous Scandals Show Him Unfit to Be President

Clinton’s Scandals Have Been Exaggerated by Political Opponents

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Reforms Can Prevent Political Corruption?

Chapter Preface

Private Campaign Contributions Should Be More Strictly Regulated

Private Campaign Contributions Should Not Be More Strictly Regulated

Making Campaign Contributions Anonymous Can Prevent Political Corruption

Shrinking the Size of the Federal Government Can Prevent Political Corruption

The Independent Counsel Law Should Be Reformed

The Independent Counsel Act Should Be Allowed to Expire

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

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Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

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Study & Research Political Scandals

This Study Guide consists of approximately 151 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Political Scandals.