Top Five Constitutional Citations of the 112th Congress
When Members of the 112th Congress took the oath of office just over a month ago, the leaders of the House brought new meaning to… Read More
When Members of the 112th Congress took the oath of office just over a month ago, the leaders of the House brought new meaning to… Read More
The idea that there might be a simple fix to all our problems has seduced many thoughtful and well-intentioned men and women over the ages…. Read More
Under the Progressive notion of a “living” Constitution, almost every aspect of the Constitution has been subject to reinterpretation. One section that would seem to… Read More
“It is difficult to imagine that a nation which began, at least in part, as the result of opposition to a British mandate giving the… Read More
The House of Representatives is not merely a larger Senate. The Constitution divided the legislative branch into two Houses, with different constituencies, term lengths, sizes,… Read More
This section is commonly referred to as the Appropriations Clause stipulates that “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations… Read More
The Necessary and Proper Clause makes things happen. To many on the left, the Necessary and Proper Clause joins the General Welfare Clause, and the… Read More
There seems to be a fairly significant downside to a “living” Constitution: you can’t keep it from growing uncontrollably! In the latest Constitutional Guidance for… Read More
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, it is fitting to reflect upon the tortured experience of blacks in this country. Looking back upon four… Read More
When it comes to finding a constitutional authority to validate congressional action, the General Welfare clause is like a box without bottom: there is no… Read More
