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10 fascinating facts about the National Park Service

by NCC Staff

Today marks the anniversary of the 1916 Organic Act that created the National Park Service. So how much has the Park Service grown…

10 fascinating facts about the National Park Service
The Space Force and the Constitution

by Scott Bomboy

The Trump administration’s proposal to create a sixth military service branch to focus on space warfare is raising an…

The Space Force and the Constitution
Can a Vice President be charged with a crime while in office?

by Scott Bomboy

On July 12, 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr faced the prospect of murder charges after shooting Alexander Hamilton. Why didn’t…

Can a Vice President be charged with a crime while in office?
10 facts about John Quincy Adams on his birthday

by Nicandro Iannacci

Though he served for only one term, the scion of John and Abigail Adams left an indelible mark on American history.

10 facts about John Quincy Adams on his birthday
How Justice Kennedy replaced Powell (and Bork) at the Court

by Scott Bomboy

Thirty years ago, a unanimous Senate approved Anthony Kennedy’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The federal judge wasn’t…

How Justice Kennedy replaced Powell (and Bork) at the Court
Court says administrative law judges subject to Appointments Clause

by Scott Bomboy

A divided Supreme Court said on Thursday that SEC administrative law judges appointed by staffers should be appointed by the…

Court says administrative law judges subject to Appointments Clause
Explaining the presidential self-pardon debate

by Scott Bomboy

Last July, we looked at the debate over presidential self-pardons as part of a review of overall executive pardon powers under the…

Explaining the presidential self-pardon debate
10 fascinating facts about President Harry S. Truman

by NCC Staff

Harry Truman went from being a county judge to deciding to use atomic warfare at World War II’s end. Here’s a quick look at 10…

10 fascinating facts about President Harry S. Truman
10 U.S Presidents who also worked as teachers

by NCC Staff

On National Teacher Day, Constitution Daily looks at 10 Presidents who were teachers in some capacity before they occupied the…

10 U.S Presidents who also worked as teachers
Presidential subpoenas: An unsettled matter?

by Scott Bomboy

The idea of a possible presidential subpoena is in the news again, bringing back a question that’s been debated for months. To…

Presidential subpoenas: An unsettled matter?
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