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10 famous political debate moments
Here’s a look back at some big debate moments on the eve of Monday's presidential nominee debate between Hillary Clinton and…
The Constitution in primetime: 'Designated Survivor' and presidential succession
ABC’s new drama highlights a person who is almost never discussed, and a constitutional issue that often flies under the radar.
Edward Snowden, the Constitution and presidential pardons
Former government contractor Edward Snowden is lobbying President Barack Obama for a pardon. So under the Constitution, how does…
The constitutional debates over the military prison at Guantánamo Bay
Gitmo remains a constitutional and political enigma, and its end is not quite yet in sight.
Explaining how the Electoral College works
This past week, a potential member of the Electoral College threatened to not vote for the GOP nominee this fall for President.…
Constitution Check: Has the U.S. war against ISIS in Syria been illegal from the start?
Constitution Daily Supreme Court correspondent Lyle Denniston looks at a lawsuit from an Army officer that contests the legality…
Does the separation of powers need a rewrite?
One prominent legal scholar offers a “friendly amendment” to Justice Robert Jackson’s famous concurrence in Youngstown Sheet…
Why does a presidential candidate need to be 35 years old anyway?
The popular rum-maker Captain Morgan is proposing to eliminate any age requirements for citizens to serve as President of the…
Constitution Check: Does spending on war amount to declaration of war?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at a lawsuit challenging the…
Vice President Profile: John C. Calhoun
As part of a continuing series this summer, Constitution Daily looks at Vice Presidential selections that had an impact on the…
