We seem to have reached a meaty bit of the Constitution. After the long list of powers of Congress, there was the Necessary and Proper Clause. This was followed by the Constitutional right of states to import slaves for 20 years following the adoption of the Constitution. Today we’re talking about the Suspension Clause, which suspends Habeus Corpus. Who says politics is boring? Read More
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The Suspension Clause – Constitution Article 1 §9.2
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Constitutional Dog Whistle – Article 1 §9.1
Whoa. After the interminable list of powers of Congress, we get two doozy clauses in a row. Last week I barely hit the main points for the Necessary and Proper Clause. This week I’m looking at Article 1 §9.1, which is about immigration on the surface, and the importation of slaves in reality. I’m not sure I’m ready for this. Read More
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Necessary and Proper – Constitution Article 1 §8.18
Article 1 §8.18 of the Constitution is the Necessary and Proper Clause. It’s a really big deal, and it’s one of my favorite clauses. Why? Because it wraps up the interminable Section 8 of Article 1. Also, it’s really fun. It could have its own blog instead of just one post.
Democracy. It seems boring until you look at it closely. So I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time.
I’m up to Article 1 §8.18. Read More
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Seat of Government – Constitution Article 1 §8.17
Article 1 §8.17 of the Constitution allows Congress to establish a national Capitol. Is that a big deal? I don’t know. But there is an interesting story behind it.
Democracy. It seems boring until it falls apart. That’s why I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.17. Read More
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Managing the Militia – Constitution Article 1 §8.16
Article 1 §8.16 of the Constitution is about Congress’ power over militias. It is the second of two “Militia Clauses.” I suspect that having militias in the Constitution is a big deal. You know, like almost everything in the Constitution.
Democracy. It seems boring until it falls apart. That’s why I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.16. Read More