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Article 1 §8.18 of the Constitution is the Necessary and Proper Clause. It’s a really big deal, and it’s one of my favorite clauses. Why? Because it wraps up the interminable Section 8 of Article 1. Also, it’s really fun. It could have its own blog instead of just one post.
Democracy. It seems boring until you look at it closely. So I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time.
I’m up to Article 1 §8.18. Read More
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Article 1 §8.17 of the Constitution allows Congress to establish a national Capitol. Is that a big deal? I don’t know. But there is an interesting story behind it.
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 §8.17. Read More
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Article 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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Article 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
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Article 1 §8.14 of the Constitution is about Congress’ rulemaking power for military forces. It’s one of several clauses collectively referred to as “The War Power,” which is a pretty 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 §8.14. Read More