Should it be easy to change the Constitution?
Tag: Democracy
In Places Like These …
What is politics like in places like Cambodia and Nicaragua?
Loyal Opposition
What’s the value of a loyal opposition?
Governance in Hard Times
What kind of government handles tough times best? Find out here!
Problem-Solving is Still Possible
Bipartisan problem-solving in Oregon? Find out why & how here!
Federalism & Polarization
What aspect of federalism could impact polarization? 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 17
How well does the USA compare to other countries on freedom? Click to find out!
Our Republic, Our Democracy is Precious
Why is our system of government better than autocracies and illiberal republics?
Advantage of Liberal Republics 5
Which form of government offers more hospital beds per capita?
Advantages of Liberal Republics 2
Which are more inclusive: liberal or illiberal republics?
Answer of the Week
Do you know the difference between a democracy and a republic?
Political and Civil Liberties Elsewhere 1
What about freedom of speech elsewhere?
How Does Our System Stack Up?
How well does our system if government stack up against others?
Can the Courts Protect the Republic?
Can the courts protect the Republic all by themselves?
In Need of Shoring Up
Chain reaction? Less democracy, less trust, more vulnerability?
Political Trust & Distrust 22
Why does social trust matter?
Political Trust & Distrust 6
The framers found a way to deal with distrust.
Political Trust & Distrust 4
Framers’ Q: Can we trust a new government strong enough defend us not to also oppress us?
Is This Map in Our Future?
Do we want USA to join the other countries on the map?
The Presidency 27
Voters and political parties became additional sources of presidential power and accountability.
The Presidency Quiz 2
Test your knowledge.
The Presidency 26
The power to pardon creates some overlap in the powers of the presidency and those of the court.
The Presidency 25
The Twentieth Amendment largely removed the need for power to convene or adjourn Congress.
The Presidency 24
The president was to participate in law-making, with Congress in the lead.
The Presidency 22
The framers gave the President limited supervisory power.
The Presidency – Quiz 1
Test your knowledge against these five questions!
The Presidency 23
The Written Opinion Clause appears to limit the President in several ways.
The Presidency 21
The Constitution is silent on the related presidential power to remove.
The Presidency 20
Several framers worried the power of appointment could be abused.