Candidate Obama vs. President Obama On Presidential Signing Statements
Once again, President Obama has ignored Candidate Obama’s promises to reign in the Presidential powers assumed by George W. Bush.
Congress, The President, And War Powers Under The Constitution
Operation Odyssey Dawn has resurrected the eternal battle over what limits there are, and should be, on the President’s ability to use military force without Congressional authorization.
Elections Have Consequences
Republicans won the right to govern Wisconsin. What does that mean for Democrats?
The 17th Amendment, Federalism, And Reversing History
Would returning to indirect election of Senators really have a significant impact on the growth of the Federal Government? Probably not.
What The Framers Meant
Is our Federal system a mere political compromise? Or were the Founding Fathers visionaries with a plan?
Against the Electoral College II: Not As Framers Intended
In the first entry in this series we looked at a basic question of democratic theory. In this one, we look at whether the EC ever worked as the Framers intended.
Why American Kids Don’t Know History
A lot of Americans don’t know that the US gained its independence from Great Britain. How can this be? Is it a liberal conspiracy?
