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Article II, Section 1
Battle for the Constitution: Week of August 10th, 2020 Roundup
Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…
How Aaron Burr changed the Constitution
Former vice president Aaron Burr usually isn’t credited as a Founding Father, but there is one instance where Burr directly…
The Court considers a constitutional fight over faithless electors
The case of the "faithless electors" at the Supreme Court this week sounds like a Sherlock Holmes mystery. In reality, it is a…
Does the Constitution allow for a delayed presidential election?
As America battles the COVID-19 virus, speculation has started that a prolonged public health crisis could delay or even postpone…
The Executive and the Rule of Law
Recent controversies over sentencing recommendations for President Trump’s associate Roger Stone, as well as a series of pardons…
George Washington’s Constitutional Legacy
President George Washington’s birthday was last Saturday, February 22. Although he was born 288 years ago, Washington's life and…
20 questions kids ask the most on Constitution Day
How many bathrooms are in the White House? Who is the tallest president? Read the most asked among 3,000 questions we received on…
Excerpt: America Is Living James Madison’s Nightmare
In this excerpt from The Atlantic’s October 2018 print edition, National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen…
Why do politicians and judges get paid during a government shutdown?
One of the biggest questions during a federal government shutdown is, “who gets paid?” Due to the Constitution, the people…
10 fascinating facts about Presidential inaugurations
Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States today shortly after 12 p.m. Here is a look at some facts about the…
