One of the purposes or goals of the Constitution is to “promote the general Welfare.” The Framers didn’t clarify what they meant by this term.
Category: Congress
“I swear…”
The US Constitution includes two oaths of office, but how can we tell if an officer has upheld their oath?
VOTE
The US Constitution does not make it easy for citizens to cast their ballots. Nevertheless, we urge everyone who is eligible to vote.
What Did He Miss?
What parts of founder Alexander Hamilton’s life and work are missing from Lin Manuel-Miranda’s musical?
To Be There or Not To Be There?
The issue this situation raises is whether a pandemic is a good enough reason for a congressperson not to show up but still be able to vote.
“Let’s Party!” “No, Let’s Not.”
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread throughout the United States, Americans have defined themselves more and more by their alliance with one of the two major political parties.
Fault Lines in the Constitution 