THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

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Why this fight between the chief executive and the inferior courts is so important
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Checks and balances rely on friction among branches of government. From judicial pushback to executive oversight, constitutional accountability demands ro
Do Americans understand that the power resides in the people?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel What happens when We the People stop thinking about the actions of government being in our name? What happens when our representatives seem more intereste
Even more cases where the courts want to rule
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Courts are increasingly seen as ruling bodies, but that perception clashes with their true constitutional role. This piece explores the difference between
Justice Alito’s Supreme slapdown
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel When the Supreme Court ordered the Trump Administration to stop deporting illegal aliens from Tren de Aragua, I thought they made a mistake. When I read
Executive and judicial branches, constitutionally, who is stronger?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel We all know that the federal government is made up of three branches. However, contrary to what you may have been taught, those branches are not equal. So
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