In Running for His Second Term in Office, President Roosevelt

question 26

Essay

In running for his second term in office, President Roosevelt said, "I should like to have it said of my first Administration that in it the forces of selfishness and of lust for power met their match. I should like to have it said of my second Administration that in it these forces met their master." To what extent did the president achieve his objective for his second term? In your answer, pay careful attention to the political, economic, and social actions taken by the president.

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Definitions:

American Bar Association

A professional organization comprised of lawyers, judges, and law students, which sets academic and ethical standards for law professionals and advocates for the legal profession in the United States.

Insanity Defense Reform Act

Legislation enacted to modify the criteria and procedures for asserting an insanity defense in legal trials.

Defendant

A person being accused or sued in a court of law.

Prosecution

The legal process of charging someone with a crime and conducting a trial to demonstrate their guilt or innocence.