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Examining Presidential Power Post-Defeat

This chapter examines the constitutional provisions that allow outgoing presidents to maintain power, particularly through the use of pardons. It highlights the debate surrounding the implications of these actions on the founding principles of the Constitution during contentious transitions.

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