This column also appears at CNSNews. The Constitution enumerates the powers of the federal government. But has anyone listed the […]
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Chief Justice John Marshall (in office 1801-1835) is often identified with an expansive “big government” interpretation of the Constitution. Fans
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One of the far-fetched arguments used to persuade conservatives to oppose an amendments convention is that if 34 states apply,
Some people have asked for further clarification on why the Constitution’s Necessary and Proper Clause does not grant Congress power
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A little known aspect of our Constitution is that it delegates power, not just to the U.S. Government and to
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Note: This article was first published at cns news. There is a common media myth that the current U.S. Supreme
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Recently when commenting on how Americans view the Founding, an associate of mine observed that in many people’s minds the
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A few days ago I heard a presentation by a spokesman for a group that claims to defend the Constitution
The Constitution was adopted amid a belief that government is a public trust.* Does the Constitution require federal and state
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The Constitution was adopted amid a belief that government is a public trust.* Does the Constitution require federal and state
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In its recent decision in Bond v. United States, the Supreme Court avoided deciding whether Congress, in executing a treaty,
Last week I reported on Justice Thomas’ citation of my work in his concurring opinion in Town of Greece v.
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