Commentary
Do We Have Three Co-Equal Branches of Government?
I hear it all the time, usually when someone is talking about separation of powers in the federal government: They say we have “three co-equal branches of government”. It’s heard so often that no one even questions the statement. This may be news for you, but while we do have three branches of government, they…
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Is A New Civil War Coming?
First I want to thank Steve C. for asking the question and sending me a link to a Rasmussen report that finds that 31% think a U.S. civil war is likely in the next five years. While this isn’t a constitutional question, I think it’s important to consider. At almost every session of my previous…
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How the 16th & 17th Amendments Destroyed the Republic!
Enjoy my latest essay, How the 16th & 17th Amendments Destroyed the Republic! Available now on Amazon.
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Does the U.S. Constitution Apply to the States?
I recently heard, yet again, that the U.S. Constitution only applies to the federal government and not to the states, and that each state has it’s own Constitution it must follow. And that got me thinking: What does the Constitution say about that?
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How Long is a Federal Judge’s Term?
Every time there’s a new Supreme Court vacancy we hear talk about judges having a lifetime appointment. But is that what the Constitution says? In short: No. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, So, if federal judges hold office during good behavior, who defines “good…
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Do we have three co-equal branches of government?
As long as I can remember, I’ve been told we have three co-equal branches of government in Washington. Since I was taught it in government-run schools, I’ve heard it espoused from journalists, politicians, and just about everyone else when the topic comes up. But is that true?
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How can you tell when a politician is lying?
I’m sure you’ve all heard the joke, “How can you tell when a politician is lying?” The answer, of course, is: “When their lips are moving!” While this is a sad commentary on the state of politics in the 21st century, it’s an even sadder commentary on the state of our society! What does it…
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Do you know why the U.S. has an Electoral College?
I’m sure you’ve heard people decrying the electoral college because it’s anti-democratic. And you’ve also heard that it’s necessary to keep two or three states from dominating the presidential elections. Guess what? They’re both correct.
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