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President-elect Donald Trump’s recent remarks about using recess appointments to name his cabinet nominees has drawn a good deal of media attention. Under the Constitution, the president does have limited powers to make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session, and he can adjourn the Senate as well, but under highly restricted circumstances.
One of the most controversial measures taken by the federal government in its early days were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The laws expelled alien…
With Donald Trump set to serve again as president, there has been talk about his ability to continue in office after his second term expires in four years. While…
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, voters from around the country will complete the process of choosing electors who will pick the next president and vice president of the…
In this video, Alexander Keyssar talks about why the founders created the Electoral College.
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