May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
This latest survey—like all the previous ones—confirms that when the Constitution uses the word “Commerce,” it does so to mean only mercantile trade and its incidents.
READ MOREThe effect of this constitutional provision . . . is only to allow a state to defend itself fully—and without congressional consent—when invaded or about to be invaded.
READ MOREContrary to popular mythology, none of the Founders drew a sharp distinction between a democracy and a republic.
READ MOREAccording to the disqualification standard being applied to President Trump, very likely some politicians in office today were guilty of giving “aid and comfort to the enemies.”
READ MOREOur research on state war powers and on allegiance clearly points to an answer on whether the U.S. born children of undocumented immigrants are “birthright citizens”
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