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James Madison on the Ignored “Fundamental Principle of the Revolution”

James Madison on the Ignored “Fundamental Principle of the Revolution”

by Mike Maharrey | Jul 1, 2024 | American Revolution, Founding Principles, James Madison

Forget schoolhouse history. James Madison exposed a much deeper truth about the American Revolution. It wasn’t just “taxation without representation.” He argued that the real fight was over fundamental principles: the colonists’ right to local,...
What Do We Mean By “States’ Rights?”

What Do We Mean By “States’ Rights?”

by Mike Maharrey | Jul 21, 2019 | Constitution, James Madison

You’ll often hear the term “states’ rights” thrown around. When I use that term (and I really don’t like to) somebody will invariably respond, “States can’t have rights. Only people have rights.” You know what?...
Who Made the Supreme Court King?

Who Made the Supreme Court King?

by Mike Maharrey | Sep 28, 2017 | Constitution, Court Cases, Judiciary

For the last 100 years, most Americans have assumed the federal court system, and ultimately the Supreme Court, stands as the final arbiter in any constitutional controversy. But who made the federal courts king? The Constitution certainly didn’t. Take a moment and go...
James Madison and the First American Immigration Crisis

James Madison and the First American Immigration Crisis

by Mike Maharrey | Jul 23, 2017 | Constitution, Immigration and Naturalization, James Madison

Most Americans reflexively assume the federal government has absolute control over immigration matters. But James Madison’s response to America’s first immigration crisis casts doubt on this idea. In fact, “the Father of the Constitution,”...
“General Welfare” and “Common Defense” Explained by James Madison

“General Welfare” and “Common Defense” Explained by James Madison

by Mike Maharrey | Jun 5, 2017 | Founding Principles, General Welfare Clause

The words “provide for the common defense and general welfare” rank among the most abused phrases in the Constitution. I often refer to this as the “anything and everything clause.” Partisans on both the political left and right use...
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