The US government has three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial. We use the analogy of the rock-paper-scissors game to show how the Framers of the Constitution
Category: Separation of Powers
I’m the Boss (Part 1)
“. . . Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . .” —Declaration of Independence In the
Happy Constitution Day and Citizenship Day!
Did you know that September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day? Unlike unofficial celebrations like National Umbrella Day (February 10) and National Doughnut Day
Guest Post: On Pardons
The final Blog-a-Fault-Line contest winner! High Schooler Gabriel Quiroga discusses presidential pardons.
Fault Lines in the Constitution 