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Native Americans and the Supreme Court
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Native Americans and the Supreme Court

In celebration of Native American Heritage month, Keith Richotte Jr. and Matthew L.M. Fletcher discuss Native American history and law through the stories of landmark Supreme Court cases.

Podcast
The President’s Power to Make Recess Appointments

When is the president able to appoint cabinet officials without Senate confirmation?

Town Hall Video
Electing the President: The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College

Authors Jesse Wegman and Robert Hardaway examine the history and current debate over the Electoral College.

Blog Post
Understanding the Constitution’s Recess Appointments Clause

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent remarks about using recess appointments to name his cabinet nominees has drawn a good deal…

Educational Video
Article III and Supreme Court Term Review Featuring Ali Velshi (All Levels)

For our final Fun Friday Session of the 2022-2023 school year, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi returns, joining National Constitution Center…

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Smart analysis of the latest Supreme Court news and more

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We the People

A weekly show of constitutional debate

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America’s Town Hall Programs

Constitutional experts discuss the best arguments on all sides

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