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Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 13th, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 13th, 2020 Roundup
Forgotten Founders: James Wilson, craftsman of the Constitution

by Nicholas Mosvick

In the first entry into the series on “Forgotten Founders,” we explored Gouverneur Morris. Today, we examine James Wilson, the…

Forgotten Founders: James Wilson, craftsman of the Constitution
Supreme Court teaches Congress and the President a constitutional lesson

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a series of decisions over time, has taught Americans that their constitutional rights are limited.…

Supreme Court teaches Congress and the President a constitutional lesson
How Aaron Burr changed the Constitution

by Scott Bomboy

Former vice president Aaron Burr usually isn’t credited as a Founding Father, but there is one instance where Burr directly…

How Aaron Burr changed the Constitution
Battle for the Constitution: Week of May 11th, 2020 Roundup

by NCC Staff

Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in American…

Battle for the Constitution: Week of May 11th, 2020 Roundup
The Court considers a constitutional fight over faithless electors

by Marcia Coyle

The case of the "faithless electors" at the Supreme Court this week sounds like a Sherlock Holmes mystery. In reality, it is a…

The Court considers a constitutional fight over faithless electors
The Supreme Court throws a late-breaking curve ball in the Trump tax battle

by Marcia Coyle

Is the U.S. Supreme Court searching for an "off-ramp," or a way to avoid deciding the legal and highly politicized battle over the…

The Supreme Court throws a late-breaking curve ball in the Trump tax battle
James Buchanan’s troubled legacy as President

by NCC Staff

April 23 marks the birthday of James Buchanan, the man regarded by many historians as one of the worst presidents of all time. So…

James Buchanan’s troubled legacy as President
COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways

by Jackie McDermott and Lana Ulrich

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a host of constitutional questions. Here are some key takeaways.

COVID-19 and the Constitution — Key Takeaways
Does the Constitution allow for a delayed presidential election?

by Scott Bomboy

As America battles the COVID-19 virus, speculation has started that a prolonged public health crisis could delay or even postpone…

Does the Constitution allow for a delayed presidential election?
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