May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
When 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 MORECicero’s views are reflected in some of the Constitution’s specific provisions.
READ MOREIn the debate over the Constitution, both sides looked to Polybius for ammunition.
READ MOREJames Madison admired Aristotle’s work “The Politeia.”
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