Commander in Chief Clause – Constitution Article 2 §2.1
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. These days, I’m learning about the second article of seven, which deals with the presidency. Last week I looked...
Electoral College at Work (or Not) – Constitution Article 2 §1.3
I’m studying Article 2 of the Constitution, which deals with the Executive branch of government. Last week in Section 1, Clause 2 I looked at...
Vested in a President – Constitution Article 2 §1.1
Oh frabjous day! After 13 months of studying the Constitution, I’m moving on to Article 2 today. Article 2 is the part of the Constitution...
Contracts Clause – Constitution Article 1 §10.1
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. Last week I finished Article 1, Section 9 (ostensibly limiting the powers of Congress) with the Emoluments Clause. This...
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...