Executive Power
Can the President Pardon Himself?
Most presidential pardons — indeed all pardons that President Donald Trump has issued — have been for specific crimes of which the subject of the pardon has already been charged and convicted. Yet, Trump, never one to be restrained by precedent, has let it be hinted...
What’s the Deal With Executive Orders?
In 2014, President Barack Obama raised the ire of Republicans when he circumvented Congress and effectively legislated from the Oval Office utilizing executive orders. “We’re not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we’re providing...
Executive Power: Who Made Presidents and Governors Kings?
Article II of the Constitution defines the role and qualifications of the president. The Constitution delegates specific powers and responsibilities to the executive branch including the power of appointment, the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of...
Why the Tenth Amendment Should Trump Trump if You Want Liberty
President Trump claimed “total authority” over when the country would “open for business” and end the coronavirus shutdown. Trump said, “The president of the United States calls the shots,” and claimed the state governors “can’t do...