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Managing the Militia – Constitution Article 1 §8.16

ConstitutionArticle 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

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Calling Forth the Militia – Constitution Article 1 §8.15

ConstitutionArticle 1 §8.15 of the Constitution is about Congress’ power over militias. It is the first of two “Militia Clauses.” I suspect that having militias in the Constitution is a big deal. Another big deal?

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 §8.15. Read More