The Constitution can’t defend itself, and we can’t defend it either if we don’t know what it says. That’s why we read it on Wednesdays. Last week I learned about Article One, Section 8, Clause 1, about Congress’ power of taxation. Section 8 is all about the powers of Congress, and today I’ll look at Clause 2. It’s a doozy. Read More
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Constitution Article 1 §8.2, National Debt
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Constitution Article 1 §8.1, Superpower: Taxation
The Constitution can’t defend itself, and we can’t defend it either if we don’t know what it says. That’s why on Wednesdays we study the Constitution. Last week I learned about Article One, Section 7, Clause 3, the Orders, Resolutions, and Votes Clause, also fondly referred to as the ORV Clause. That completed Section 7, which was all about how a bill becomes a law (or not). Now I’m moving on to Article One, Section 8, which comprises a list of the powers of Congress. Read More
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The Orders, Resolutions, and Votes Clause, Constitution Article 1.7.3
I took some time off from Constitutional study to work on the administrative side of my blog (see my pretty new URL?) and watch the entire Marvel cinematic universe while my kids were home on break.
The Constitution can’t defend itself, and we can’t defend it either if we don’t know what it says. So lets get back to the articles. Last time I learned about Article One, Section 7, Clause 2, which described how a bill becomes law. Next up: Article One, Section 7, Clause 3. Read More
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How a Bill Becomes Law, Constitution Article 1 §7.2
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution.
Why study? Well, I think it should be obvious.
Why Wednesday? It works with my schedule.
Last week I learned about the Origination Clause.
What’s next? Article One, Section 7, Clause 2. Read More
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The Origination Clause, Article 1 §7.1
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution.
Why study? Well, I think it should be obvious that democracy dies when citizens are dumb. I don’t want to be dumb, and I don’t want democracy to die.
Why Wednesday? It works with my schedule.
What’s next? Article One, Section 7, Clause 1, aka the Origination Clause.