When the framers created the presidency, they were intent on solving two trust-related problems. One problem was how to harness political competition for the public good without the polarizing consequences…
Tag: constitution
Thanksgiving 2022
Here’s why we are grateful this Thanksgiving!
Republic or Democracy?
Is the US a republic or democracy? Find out here!
Constitution day 2022
Should it be easy to change the Constitution?
In Places Like These …
What is politics like in places like Cambodia and Nicaragua?
Loyal Opposition
What’s the value of a loyal opposition?
Pop Quiz: 1 or 52?
Is it 1 or 52? Click here to find out!
Competing Rights
How should a republic deal with competing rights? Is there a good answer? Find out here!
Unconstitutional
What does it mean when something is unconstitutional? Why does it matter? Find out here!
The President’s War Powers
What are the president’s war powers? Find that out – and more – here!
States & National Policy
Can the states influence national policies? Find out here!
Article 4 & Federalism
Find out what Article 4 has to say about federalism!
Dual Federalism
What is dual federalism? Find out here!
Reserved to the States
What are the Reserved Powers? Click here to find out!
Constitution Day 2021
What do I have to do with the Constitution? Click to find out!
How the Framers Overcame Distrust
How did the framers overcome distrust? Click here to find out!
A New Constitution
What replaced the Articles of Confederation? Find out here!
The Last Line in the Declaration of Independence, July 2021
What is in the last line of the Declaration of Independence?
Republic or Democracy 15
What are the advantages of constitutional, republican, and liberal government? Click to find out!
Republic or Democracy 13
What makes a constitution republican & liberal? Click to find out!
Republic or Democracy 12
Does “liberal” mean what you think it does? Click to find out!
Republic or Democracy 10
What good is a constitutionally liberal republic?
Republic or Democracy 9
Which matters more, having a constitution, or what a constitution requires?
Ask CFFAD!
One of your questions answered each Friday.
Deciding Where the Line Is
… has to come first if we are to defend it.
Political Trust & Distrust 25
Why does political trust matter?
Ask CFFAD: Why Use the Constitution to Protect Rights?
Our first ever question for Ask CFFAD is this: “Why Use the Constitution to Protect Rights?” If our rights weren’t protected we would live in a dramatically different society. Respecting…
Political Trust & Distrust 19
Why do Constitutions need defending?
Tell Me Why
What does loyalty to our Constitution require?
Executive Orders 2
Executive Orders are lawful only when they are grounded in the Constitution or an act of Congress.