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Peer reviewedRatner, Michael – Social Policy, 1987
The "Iran-Contragate" hearings were indicative of serious constitutional crisis. Analyzes and disputes following three defenses used by President Reagan to justify his actions in affair: he did not know or approve; it was not a violation of law; and his authority over foreign affairs is given in war powers clause of the…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Hearings
