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Appointment of Defense secretary highlights obscure rule, role of military in democracy
General James Mattis received a waiver allowing him to take the job, despite his recent retirement. Is this good for democracy?
Ronald Reagan’s big impact on the Supreme Court
The Reagan era of the 1980s is often remembered for the President’s pursuit of ending the Cold War and his legacy as the…
Executive orders in President Trump's first 10 days
The president moved quickly out of the gate. Here's how he stacks up.
The Constitution and the cabinet nomination process
Our Constitution covers many matters related to our government, but the nomination and approval process for the President’s…
Executive Orders 101: What are they and how do Presidents use them?
One of the first “orders” of business for President Donald Trump was signing an executive order to weaken Obamacare, while…
Great inaugural addresses: John F. Kennedy
Constitution Daily looks back at some of the most noteworthy presidential inauguration speeches. John F. Kennedy’s speech in…
10 famous people who received presidential pardons
The ability of an outgoing president to use his constitutional pardon powers has been controversial in some cases. Here is a quick…
Donald Trump and the history of tariffs and trade
The incoming Trump administration will focus on tariffs and trade, and a brief review of their history might help to put Trump’s…
Great inaugural addresses: Abraham Lincoln's two speeches
Abraham Lincoln’s two inaugural speeches were both historic and prophetic. Read some of the highlights of these landmark…
Great inaugural addresses: Franklin Roosevelt
Constitution Daily looks back at some of the most noteworthy presidential inauguration speeches. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s…
