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‘Nothing less than a miracle’: The Constitution and the peaceful transition of power
Our constitutional system endures because we accept its results.
A brief history of pocket constitutions and their meaning
In recent days, there’s been a big demand for small printed “pocket constitutions” as part of an ongoing debate in the…
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…
Article I, Section 8: Federalism and the overall scope of federal power
As part of the National Constitution Center’s on-going Interactive Constitution project, leading constitutional experts interact…
The real-life namesake of Martin Sheen's 'West Wing' president
Did you know that Martin Sheen’s character on The West Wing was named after a Founding Father who played a key role in the…
Alexander Hamilton: The nation’s founding blogger
Today marks the birthday of Alexander Hamilton. In a tribute to an essential, and controversial figure, Constitution Daily looks…
A quick look at Thomas Jefferson’s constitutional legacy
Somehow, Thomas Jefferson is part of the 2016 presidential campaign, at least for a few days. Here’s a brief look at what…
The day the Constitution was adopted
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the critical ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Constitution Check: Is there a chance that the “Little England” idea will cross the Atlantic?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at more talk of secession in England…
