These days I’m studying Article 2 of the Constitution, which deals with the Executive branch of government. That’s a hot topic these days, and one our current Executive doesn’t seem to understand very well. Last time, I looked at Article 2 §1.4, which put Congress in charge of the electors. The electoral college makes me cranky. I’m glad to move on to Article 2 §1.5, which determines eligibility for the presidency. Spoiler Alert: intelligence isn’t on the list.
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Qualifications for President – Constitution Article 2 §1.5
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No Export Tax – Constitution Article 1 §9.5
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. I thought I’d never finish Article 1, Section 8, which lists the powers of Congress. But I finally got to Section 9, which limits the powers of Congress. It started off weak with a 20-year timeline for denying the importation of slaves, but it’s getting better. Last week I learned about the former ban on income tax. This week I’m on to Article 1 §9.5, which forbids taxation of state exports.
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Constitution Article 1 §8.5 – Coinage, Weights, and Measures
This week I’m studying Article 1 §8.5 of the Constitution. It’s about the Congress’ power over coinage, weights, and measures. When I hear “coinage, weights, and measures” I think about how much stress I have related to my finances, my weight, and the shape of my body. I wish I could just leave it to Congress… yeah, actually I wouldn’t trust them with it. But Congress is in charge of money and weight at the national level.
I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.5. Read More
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On Officer Selection and Impeachment, Article 1 §2.5
The Constitution is kind of a big deal. But most of us have never read it. Or haven’t read it lately. Lately, I’m reading it very closely, and I’m sharing here. I’d love to talk with others about it, and besides, I often post about what I’m reading. After all, in a functioning democracy we should all be Constitutional scholars. Read More