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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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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Incompatible Roles, Constitution Article 1 §6.2
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution.
Why study? Well, I think it should be obvious that democracy dies when citizens are dumb.
Why Wednesday? It works with my schedule.
What’s next? Article One, Section 6, Clause 2. Read More
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Rules of Order, Jimmy Stewart and the Supermajority, Constitution Article 1 §5.2
It’s not exactly great literature, but like a lot of literature, the Constitution is a simple text people are still arguing about centuries after publication. Unlike most literature, the outcomes from those arguments affect our lives every day, even if we aren’t aware of them. I like to know about the things that affect my life, when I can. That’s why on Wednesdays we study the Constitution.
Next up, Article 1, Section Five, Clause 2. You’re going to love this one. It’s sexy. Read More