May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
Founding era state legislative records show beyond doubt that an amendments convention is a “convention of the states”
READ MOREWhen the framers and ratifiers used the phrase “regulate Commerce” they meant “regulate trade.” Both “regulate commerce” and “regulate trade” meant to administer the body of jurisprudence known as the law merchant.
READ MOREIf the American Founding had a poet laureate, Virgil would be it.
READ MOREDirectly or indirectly, Cicero probably influenced the Constitution as much as any other thinker.
READ MOREDuring the Founding era, the phrase “regulate Commerce” had a very specific meaning
READ MORECicero’s views are reflected in some of the Constitution’s specific provisions.
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