After 2024’s Election: The Twists No One Saw Coming
The 2024 US Presidential Election reshaped America’s political landscape, but what does a Republican-controlled Congress mean? With President-elect Donald Trump ready to implement his agenda, critical issues like immigration, healthcare, and economic policy hang in the balance. The potential for Supreme Court appointments adds even greater stakes. How will these changes shape America’s future at home and abroad?
Historical Interpretation of the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution serves as the foundational legal document for the United States, yet its interpretation has been a subject of ongoing debate since its inception. This post explores the origins of the Constitution, the historical context in which it was created, and the pivotal moments that shaped its interpretation over time. The Crisis […]
What Is the Equal Protection Clause?
The United States is a nation that prides itself on being a land of freedom and opportunity for all people. Yet, many times, minorities have had to fight for their rights.
The Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment should allow for equality for all, so what is the Equal Protection Clause, and how has it helped Americans?
What Is Selective Incorporation?
Selective incorporation is the doctrine describing how the Bill of Rights imposes some limitations on the federal government and are also applied to states.
What Is Censure vs. Impeachment?
Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution grants the congressional bodies the authority to determine the rules of their proceedings and punish members for disobeying them. Censure and impeachment are some of the ways a house can punish its members.
What Is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
The term Full Faith and Credit Clause is one that you may have seen mentioned in major Supreme Court rulings. But what is the Full Faith and Credit Clause exactly? What powers does it provide to the courts, and how does it relate to state and family law?