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McCulloch v. Maryland: Expanding the power of Congress
On March 6, 1819, the Supreme Court ruled in McCulloch v. Maryland, holding that Congress has the power to establish a national…
Behind closed doors, Supreme Court ponders legalized marijuana challenge
In private conference today, an eight-Justice Supreme Court may decide the fate of a battle between three states over the…
Constitution Check: Could the military disobey orders issued by a President Trump?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center's constitutional literacy adviser, looks at comments from retired Air Force…
Should there be term limits for members of Congress and the Supreme Court?
The 22nd Amendment sets a two-term limit on the office of the President. Should members of the other two branches follow the same…
Women, the draft and the Constitution
Should young women be forced to register for the selective service draft after Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said in December…
Constitution Check: What does the “Take Care Clause” mean?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at a big constitutional question in…
Latest CRS report discusses presidential birthplace issue
An updated Congressional Research Service report is adding some new background on the controversy over U.S. presidential…
Constitution Check: Finally, a test of partisan gerrymandering?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, says a Tuesday Supreme Court decision court…
Obama’s Guantanamo move will face significant debate
As the Obama administration is preparing a report that outlines options for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay,…
Constitution Check: Could state governments sue to keep out Syrian refugees?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at how states refusing to accept…
