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Does the Constitution put limits on a president’s private business ties? 

by Lyle Denniston

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

by Scott Bomboy

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

by Scott Bomboy

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

by NCC Staff

Many Americans will be heading to the polls at some point today to cast ballots on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of…

10 fascinating facts about Election Day
A recent voting history of the 15 Battleground states

by NCC Staff

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

by NCC Staff

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

by Nicandro Iannacci

Our constitutional system endures because we accept its results.

Washington Redskins trademark case put on hold

by Lyle Denniston

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

by NCC Staff

As our nation gets closer to Election Day, there will be more attention focused on the Electoral College, a unique American…

10 famous political debate moments

by NCC Staff

Here’s a look back at some big debate moments on the eve of Monday's presidential nominee debate between Hillary Clinton and…

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