Constitution 101: Congressional Power
In a recent op-ed, entitled The Bitter Fruit of an Unconstitutional Bailout, Judge Andrew Napolitano analyzed the constitutionality of the current bail-outs—or, as they are called by the more progressive among us, the “economic recovery” plan. The judge’s commentary was concise and well-reasoned, and touched on several key constitutional points. The remarks of many who responded to the judge’s explanation, on the other hand, indicate an appalling lack of knowledge as to what powers have been delegated to the three branches of the federal government. In this, the second in our Constitution 101 series, we examine the powers vested in the United States Congress. (more…)
Constitution 101: Introduction
On 17 September 1787, a group of intrepid men affixed their signatures, on behalf of their states and the people thereof, to the document we know as the United States Constitution. To this day, in theory at least, it has served as the foundation upon which were erected our federal government, institutions and laws. A look at the activities of our federal government during the ensuing 221 years, however, reveals an astonishing departure from constitutional governance. In this, the first in our series on the Constitution, we will present a brief, historical perspective on its development and intended function. (more…)
