Wednesday, November 29, 2017

What's the difference between a “democracy” and a “republic”?

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"The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union, a  republican  form of government ... " -  Article 4, Section...
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

10 “what if” scenarios that could create constitutional crises (in some places) …

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"In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties o...
Thursday, November 9, 2017

Reagan and “Star Wars”: Bringing the fall of the Wall and the end of the Cold War

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"Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate ... Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall !" - President Ronald Reagan, standing at the Brandenbur...
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Constitution keeps our elected officials on a short leash

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"Before he [the president] enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear...
Friday, October 27, 2017

“Publius”: The secret pen name of three Founding Fathers

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"As the perusal of the political papers under the signature of Publius has afforded me great satisfaction, I shall certainly conside...
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Monday, September 25, 2017

The amendment that never made it into the Bill of Rights

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"The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their services , to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the Tre...
Thursday, September 7, 2017

A review of David Starkey's “Elizabeth”

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“However, considering the reign of queen Elizabeth in a great and political view, we have no reason to regret many subsequent alterations in...