On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. Most recently, I spent two weeks teasing apart Article 2 §2.2, which gives the president treaty and appointment powers. This post is publishing in mid-December, but I am writing it on the day before Thanksgiving, and let me tell you, I am truly grateful that Article 2 §2.3 looks like a much simpler clause to dissect. Article 2 §2.3 grants the president power to fill vacancies.
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The Recess Appointments Clause – Constitution Article 2 §2.3
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Appointments Clause – Article 2 §2.2
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 at Article 2 §2.2, the treaty-making clause. This week it’s more Article 2 §2.2. This part is about presidential appointments. (Not the calendar kind.)
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Treaty Powers – Constitution Article 2 §2.2
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 at Article 2 §2.1, the commander-in-chief clause. This week it’s Article 2 §2.2. It’s about treaties.
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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 at Article 2 §1.8 which contains the presidential oath of office. This week I’m moving on to the second section of the second article. This section begins to enumerate presidential powers. Article 2 §2.1, which gives the president power over the military, is also known as the commander-in-chief clause.
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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