War Powers: The True History of James Madison, the Constitution and the War of 1812
By: Mike Maharrey In the early years of the United States under the Constitution, James Madison made one of the most compelling constitutional arguments against unilateral presidential war powers. Through ...
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The Supreme Court’s Decision Overruling Chevron is Important—But Less so than You Might Think
by ILYA SOMIN It won't end the administrative state or even significantly reduce the amount of federal regulation. But it's still a valuable step towards protecting the rule ...
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Deciphering the Commander-in-Chief Clause
By: TJ Martinell The Constitution designates the president as the commander in chief of the “Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, ...
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Why Do So Many People Want a King?
By: Mike Maharrey We were warned about too much executive power. The American revolutionaries fought a long war to free themselves from a king. So, why do so many people today ...
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Executive Power: Who Made Presidents and Governors Kings?
By: Mike Maharrey Article II of the Constitution defines the role and qualifications of the president. The Constitution delegates specific powers and responsibilities to the executive branch including the power ...
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Does the President Have Power to Combat “Domestic Violence”?
By: Michael D. Ramsey A number of commentators have recently argued that the President should (or at least can) use the U.S. military to suppress the ongoing riots and disorder ...
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