Author: Paul Engel
Like many of you, I am a product of the public schools. Like many of you I thought the Constitution was for lawyers and judges. One day I read the Constitution, and was surprised to find I didn't need a law degree to understand it. Then I read the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and even the Anti-Federalist Papers. As I learned more and more about our founding fathers and documents I saw how little we know about how our country was designed to work and how many people just didn't care. I started The Constitution Study to help those who also want read and study our Constitution.
The Incorporation Doctrine
You may have heard in the news about Timbs v. Indiana, where Mr. Timbs is claiming that the forfeiture of his vehicle as part of a drug sales case constituted an excessive fine prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. What makes this interesting from a constitutional point of view is the argument that the Eight Amendment is…
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032 – Birthright Citizenship
In this episode we’ll look at President Trumps promised executive order to end birthright citizenship. Check out this episode!
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Let it begin here
John Parker was a captain leading the Massachusetts militia in the battle of Lexington. When the British commander ordered the militia to lay down their arms and disperse, it was reported that John Parker said: Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here….
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H. R. 5717 – Jake Laird Act of 2018
For those of you who may not have heard, The Jake Laird Act of 2018 is a bill: To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals, and for other purposes. The language in this bill is so disgusting, so…
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031 – Another Reason to be Careful About Treaties
In this episode we discuss treaties and our need to keep our government accountable to stay within the law. Check out this episode!
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Expanding on What is a Right
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Declaration of Independence There is a lot of talk nowadays about rights, but it seems little time is spent understanding…
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Announcing The Constitution Study Live!
This brief event is to announce our new broadcast, The Constitution Study Live! Join us for the announcement and help us make sure our gear and process work correctly. You can watch the video at https://www.facebook.com/constitutionstudy/videos/363492727753382/ Check out this episode!
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