Weekly Syllabus

Week of Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12

This week we will begin our study of two of the major cases that reached the Court during the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon: the Pentagon Papers case and the White House tapes. These cases generally revolve around issues of the First Amendment and the doctrine of Executive Privilege, and they had far reaching impact on the politics of the United States. We'll take some time to study the history of the period, so that we can put the cases into better perspective.

Monday, February 8, 2010 --NO SCHOOL TODAY

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Homework:

 

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 (45 minutes)

 

Topic: Background on the New York Times v. US case.

Homework: Definitely make sure that you have finished reading the case.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 -SNOW DAY

 

Topic:

Homework: Begin work on assignment using ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 -SNOW DAY

Topic:

Homework: Read US v. Nixon.

 

Friday, February 13, 2009 (40 min)

Topic: Discussion of the reading. Background on Watergate scandal.

Homework: Please complete your Pentagon Papers assignment by 11pm tonight. We will talk about the Watergate tapes next week.