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The Federalist Papers
A collection of letters designed to encourage ratification and acceptance of the new federal government
federalist papers constitution • intent of the federalist papers • authors of the federalist papers • anti federalist concern • federalist papers nom de plume
A collection of letters designed to encourage ratification and acceptance of the new federal government
federalist papers constitution • intent of the federalist papers • authors of the federalist papers • anti federalist concern • federalist papers nom de plume
A Review of Presidential Powers and Duties
What is the role of the President of the United States? With the coming presidential election, voters should understand the president's executive power.
executive power • presidential election • presidential powers and duties • expressed power • inherent power
What is the role of the President of the United States? With the coming presidential election, voters should understand the president's executive power.
executive power • presidential election • presidential powers and duties • expressed power • inherent power
The Life of James Madison
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
The Politics of James Madison
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
What is the Role of Congress?
The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing.
what does congress do • congressional roles responsibilities duties • constitution • federalist papers • expressed power
The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing.
what does congress do • congressional roles responsibilities duties • constitution • federalist papers • expressed power
Factions and the Founders
One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.
american politics • political parties • interest groups • public good • constitutional
One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.
american politics • political parties • interest groups • public good • constitutional
The Second Amendment, A Well Reasoned Interpretation
Never before in our nation's history has the second amendment to the Federal Constitution been so misunderstood...here now is part one of a two part article offering a well reason and historically based interpretation of the amendment.
constitution • alexander hamiltin • federal • federlist papers • founding fathers
Never before in our nation's history has the second amendment to the Federal Constitution been so misunderstood...here now is part one of a two part article offering a well reason and historically based interpretation of the amendment.
constitution • alexander hamiltin • federal • federlist papers • founding fathers
History of the Electoral College
The Founding Fathers had three fundamental problems with selecting the President of the United States. Their solution created the Electoral College amid huge concerns.
electoral college • constitution of the united states • national campaign • electoral vote and founding fathers • hamilton versus jefferson
The Founding Fathers had three fundamental problems with selecting the President of the United States. Their solution created the Electoral College amid huge concerns.
electoral college • constitution of the united states • national campaign • electoral vote and founding fathers • hamilton versus jefferson
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
How Well Do You Know Your Constitution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
African American History For All
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
A-G Famous American Literature
A guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
louisa may alcott • irving berlin • gershwin • thomas jefferson • neil simon
A guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
louisa may alcott • irving berlin • gershwin • thomas jefferson • neil simon
Citizenship Exam!?
For those of you who will have to take the exam, here is some help. For those who don't have to take the citizenship exam, check out what Immigration requires from applicants before becoming a naturalized citizen.
citizenship • exam • immigration • ins • naturalization
For those of you who will have to take the exam, here is some help. For those who don't have to take the citizenship exam, check out what Immigration requires from applicants before becoming a naturalized citizen.
citizenship • exam • immigration • ins • naturalization
Internal Improvements
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
Keep Hamilton on the Ten
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Survey: U.S. Students Fail History
An educational policy group's survey shows more students aren't learning the liberal arts and sciences because schools favor teaching reading and math skills.
us history high school survey • u.s. students fail history • high school seniors don't know basic history • liberal arts and sciences • no child left behind
An educational policy group's survey shows more students aren't learning the liberal arts and sciences because schools favor teaching reading and math skills.
us history high school survey • u.s. students fail history • high school seniors don't know basic history • liberal arts and sciences • no child left behind
What Is the Electoral College?
Conventional wisdom says the candidate with the most votes is elected President. American politics disagrees. It is indirect elections via the Electoral College.
electoral college votes • electoral college delegates • winner take all states • election day • slate of delegates
Conventional wisdom says the candidate with the most votes is elected President. American politics disagrees. It is indirect elections via the Electoral College.
electoral college votes • electoral college delegates • winner take all states • election day • slate of delegates
An Example of Factions
democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
democracies • united states constitution • balance of powers • campaign contributions
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
Visit the libraries and drawing rooms where the Founding Fathers thought and conversed - tour the houses of presidents from Virginia and Massachusetts.
virginia • washington d.c. • massachusetts • mount vernon • monticello
Visit the libraries and drawing rooms where the Founding Fathers thought and conversed - tour the houses of presidents from Virginia and Massachusetts.
virginia • washington d.c. • massachusetts • mount vernon • monticello
Original Understanding
Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution.
original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
Essay describing the concept of original understanding in the interpretation of the US Constitution.
original understanding • us constitution • judges • politics
Violating the Constitution
The development of the impeachment process at the federal level in the United States, highlighting famous cases that have demonstrated and tested its use.
impeachment • article ii section 4 • removal of officeholders • abuse of power • checks and balances
The development of the impeachment process at the federal level in the United States, highlighting famous cases that have demonstrated and tested its use.
impeachment • article ii section 4 • removal of officeholders • abuse of power • checks and balances
Watershed Events
suborned perjury • perjury • obstruction of justice • president • president clinton
suborned perjury • perjury • obstruction of justice • president • president clinton
Assault on the First Amendment
Campaign finance reform as currently structured is an assault on the First Amendment.
shays • meehan • first • amendment • campaign finance reform
Campaign finance reform as currently structured is an assault on the First Amendment.
shays • meehan • first • amendment • campaign finance reform
BCRA Assault on the First Amendment
The Bi-Partisan Campaign Reform Act represents an assault on the First Amendement.
bcra • mcconnell • brennan center for justice
The Bi-Partisan Campaign Reform Act represents an assault on the First Amendement.
bcra • mcconnell • brennan center for justice
Cry for the Rebirth of Unity
A special article dedicated to the resolve of what it means to be an American, and why it is necessary to maintain a sense of vigilance and dignity.
liberty • honor • justice • safety • dignity
A special article dedicated to the resolve of what it means to be an American, and why it is necessary to maintain a sense of vigilance and dignity.
liberty • honor • justice • safety • dignity
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART I)
Most of our President gained valuable political experience serving in one or both houses of Congress. In this article, we will begin our look at the Congressional careers of the men who served in the White House.
jefferson • adams • madison • monroe • jackson
Most of our President gained valuable political experience serving in one or both houses of Congress. In this article, we will begin our look at the Congressional careers of the men who served in the White House.
jefferson • adams • madison • monroe • jackson
Kosovo and Just War Theory
Consideration of the War in Kosovo and Just War Theory
kosovo • just war • bill clinton • nato
Consideration of the War in Kosovo and Just War Theory
kosovo • just war • bill clinton • nato
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HOPPERS
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
Strong Conservative Government
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Three Is Definitely a Crowd: Part I. The System Evolves
If there is one line political activists tire of hearing, it is the statement: "It does not matter which party is in power because nothing ever changes, and there is not a bit of difference between them". If that is true, why have so many efforts in the US to create third parties failed so miserably?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
If there is one line political activists tire of hearing, it is the statement: "It does not matter which party is in power because nothing ever changes, and there is not a bit of difference between them". If that is true, why have so many efforts in the US to create third parties failed so miserably?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
Activist State: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part I
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
This piece is a look at <i>laissez-faire</i> ideology and the myth of its persistence in American history. From the beginning, the United States government has been active in the affairs of the economy, despite what some might want us to believe.
united states labor history • laissez-faire
American Labor: Myths and Overlooked Realities
This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws.
american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation
This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws.
american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation
Getting It All In Writing
How to get the kids "writing machines" hooked up!
edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated
How to get the kids "writing machines" hooked up!
edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated
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