This Week in History: The Philadelphia Convention Begins
On May 14, 1787, delegates from the several states convened in Philadelphia, forming a convention with the initial aim of proposing amendments to the Articles of Confederation.
DetailsOn May 14, 1787, delegates from the several states convened in Philadelphia, forming a convention with the initial aim of proposing amendments to the Articles of Confederation.
DetailsIf you have to fabricate a document to make your point, then your point is built on a house of cards.
DetailsIn his Second Treatise of Civil Government, eminent political philosopher John Locke argued that when all other political and individual methods of resisting tyranny are exhausted, only an “appeal to heaven” remains.
DetailsTheir connection is not difficult to understand.
Detailsthe founders sought to avoid the woes of Roman usurpations.
DetailsThe state and federal governments have always been at loggerheads, since virtually the first days of the Republic.
DetailsThe issue of immigration and how to deal with aliens is nothing new. In fact, the issue divided the country in 1798.
DetailsFew episodes in American history have so effectively demonstrated how to confront and end the enactment of malignant and unconstitutional laws.
DetailsWriting in Federalist #46, James Madison provided a 4-step strategy to bring down federal programs, whether they’re merely unpopular, or unconstitutional.
DetailsObviously, nullification by failure of state cooperation and acquiesced-in nullification in homes have serious implications.
Detailsthere was a more fundamental revolution that began long before the first shot was fired and ultimately drove Americans to seek independence– a revolution of thought.
DetailsThe Constitution placed strict limits on the federal government. What do we do when it oversteps its bounds?
DetailsThe Constitution. Every issue, every time. No exceptions, no excuses.