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Article II
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…
The longest Supreme Court nomination delay in history
The current controversy over Merrick Garland’s nomination has nothing on the worst Supreme Court delay of all time during John…
‘Nothing less than a miracle’: The Constitution and the peaceful transition of power
Our constitutional system endures because we accept its results.
Washington Redskins trademark case put on hold
A federal appeals court has delayed the case involving the legality of the Washington, D.C., pro football team’s trademarks on…
Five things you need to know about the Electoral College
As our nation gets closer to Election Day, there will be more attention focused on the Electoral College, a unique American…
