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Politics as a Theme: Nixon and the 'Imperial Presidency'
**1. Revise your 'politics' theme for each President between 1945-69. For content consider:** The circumstances of Presidential appointment Personality/leadership style Issues to do with law and order Powers exercised within the Constitution Intelligence Agencies and their use Election results/mandate Relationship with Congress/policy-making Secrecy/corruption
 * Make sure these notes are brief and organized.**

3. What did Nixon do to build upon these sources of power to earn the title of 'Imperial President' and steps to indictment for Impeachment?** Develop brief and concise notes using relevant links provided Why did Nixon resign? How far did he violate the Constitution? How important was his personality in shaping his leadership style? Does he deserve the title of 'Imperial President' more than any other? [|What schools of thought are there?]
 * 2. Produce a sliding scale, from 'collegiate/democratic' to 'imperial'. Place the name of each President from Truman to Johnson on the scale. Annotate to justify your decisions.
 * 4. What key issues/debates arise out of his leadership? Here are some issues to explore:**

3. Construct a detailed essay plan for this question: **'He failed in leadership but was a success in domestic reform' - How far is this true of the Presidency of Richard Nixon?**