Understanding the Constitution: the 14th Amendment: Part I
- November 15, 2021
The Constitution created a strictly limited central government, which . . . would have no authority over religion, most criminal offenses, civil justice, social services, education, or most aspects of transportation or the economy.
READ MOREScience has discovered that the brain does not fully mature until age 25 . . . The record of governance in most countries that allow 16 year olds to vote—Brazil, Nicaragua, Argentina, etc.—has been truly wretched.
READ MOREIn 1972, the Montana Supreme Court decided one of the most important state constitutional cases in modern American history. By a 3-2 margin, the court ruled that the voters had ratified a new state constitution even though the number of “yes” votes fell below the majority required. The decision was particularly important because the new
READ MOREOriginalism is the prevailing method of interpreting almost all legal documents. An originalist is simply a person who believes we should use the same principles to interpret the Constitution
READ MOREIn 1858, gold miners established [a] town located near present-day Commerce City, Colorado. One of their number , , , suggested they call their settlement “Montana.” They agreed.
READ MOREIf the Convention of States movement is successful, it will ensure that demagogues can never impose socialism in America.
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