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10 big constitutional moments in 2016
It was a very interesting year.
Electoral College a rare topic of discussion at Supreme Court
With all of the recent attention given to the Electoral College, not a lot has been written by the Supreme Court on the unique…
The Constitution and the President’s Cabinet
Only nine Cabinet nominees have ever been rejected by the Senate. Will Trump's nominees fare as well?
10 fascinating facts about the Electoral College
Today, the 538 members of the Electoral College meet across the country to pick the next President of the United States. Here’s…
James Wilson, popular sovereignty, and the Electoral College
One of many compromises at the Constitution Convention, the Electoral College gives the people a voice in the selection of the…
Does the Constitution put limits on a president’s private business ties?
Lyle Denniston, Constitution Daily's Supreme Court correspondent, explains why the American people must rely upon Congress – no…
Presidential nepotism debate goes back to the Founders’ time
The debate over the potential inclusion of several Trump family members in the next administration isn’t a new one. In fact,…
Explaining President Obama’s outgoing pardon powers
A big question looming over Barack Obama’s remaining term is how will he use his pardon power? Often, in their final months in…
10 fascinating facts about Election Day
Many Americans will be heading to the polls at some point today to cast ballots on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of…
A recent voting history of the 15 Battleground states
As we get nearer to Election Day 2016, Constitution Daily looks at the Electoral College breakdown historically of 15 states that…
