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Favorite Happy 227th Birthday, Constitutional Republic

Posted on by March 4, 2016
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On March 4, 1789, Congress assembled and declared the Constitution of the United States of America to be in effect.  I think it worthwhile to take a moment to reflect on the simple fact that this remarkable governing document came … Continue reading →

All Legislative Powers Herein Granted…

Posted on by March 8, 2013
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This sentence says that all laws that may be made by the federal government (by virtue of being granted in the Constitution) must be made by Congress.  Neither the Supreme Court nor the Executive Branch (the President and those who … Continue reading →