THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

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Government’s unjust powers
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Government exists to secure rights through the governeds consent. When it overreaches, passive silence becomes complicity. This exploration examines powe
Going head to head: How checks and balances limit power
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel American democracy thrives on healthy conflict. The clash between three branches and three levels of government prevents overreach and preserves liberty.
Identifying national priorities through the ‘nation’s checkbook’
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Food, mortgage, and insurance are just a few of the priorities well find in most peoples checkbooks. But what we see when we examine the national check
250th anniversary of Lexington & Concorde
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel At dawn on April 19, 1775, Seventy-seven colonial minute men confronted British redcoats on Lexington Green, igniting a struggle that reshaped history. To
Government’s legitimate power
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed. When they exceed their delegated powers, citizens must resist. John Jay urged diligen
Do judges exceed power in finance and immigration cases?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel At the federal level, regulations governing finances and immigration often clash with constitutional law. Judicial interpretations can extend beyond deleg
Understanding how the income tax came to America
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Back in 1913, when the states ratified the Sixteenth Amendment, they fundamentally changed the relationship between the federal government and the America
It’s not over until SCOTUS sings
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Weve seen several instances where U.S. District Court judges have issued decisions, injunctions, and temporary restraining orders to try to stop the Trum
Are we failing to teach freedom to the next generation?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Ronald Reagan warned that freedom is always one generation away from extinction. Today, we see a decline in the teaching and defense of liberty, especiall
Lawsuits for fun and profit
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Lawsuits are everywhere, and I cant help but notice how quickly disagreements turn into legal battles. While some seek justice, many are driven by power,