1. In session #1 (April 15):
1. The House Managers will have 30 minutes to present their case (including up to 10 minutes for rebuttal).
2. The President's Counsel will have a like time to argue their case.

 

2. In session #2 (April 22):
1. 20 minutes will be allotted for questions from Senators. Each Senator will be allowed (and expected) to ask 1 question directed at either a Manager or Defense Counsel.
2. At the conclusion of questioning, each Senator will cast her vote and give an explanation for it (not to exceed 5 minutes each). Prepared statements are allowed.

1. House Managers and President's Counsel will submit trial briefs arguing, respectively, for and against conviction.
2. Senators will submit written opinions sustaining or rejecting the impeachment charges.
3. Briefs & opinions should be between 12 and 20 pages long. They should be based on the actual impeachment record and any materials distributed or discussed in this class.
4. Students may submit drafts (optional) of their papers at any time before the end of classes (April 26). Students are encouraged to write their drafts before their class presentation.
5. Final papers are due the last day of finals (May 15).

1. Arguments may and papers should include discussion of
1. the facts
2. precedent
3. standards for impeachment (high crimes & burdens of proof)
4. the impeachment process and any irregularities therein
2. Papers should be in proper form (brief or opinion) and conform to Harvard Blue Book citation format.

Your final grade is based on your final paper (2/3) and class participation (1/3), which includes your oral participation in the mock impeachment trial.