The written Constitution was the highest expression of the ‘rule ... more general discretionary powers granted to Congress, a decision, James Madison explained, that reflected the fact that in a ...

James Madison is often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” There is a life-size statue of him in the Madison County Courthouse, as well as a commemorative plaque. Your James Madison ...

The president-elect wants the Senate to abdicate its role in reviewing presidential appointments. It shouldn’t give in.

James Madison, writing in August of 1823 from his home in Montpelier, Virginia, to which he repaired in what turned out be a ...

With a very closely divided, near-dysfunctional House, President-elect Trump should not be cannibalizing the Republican caucus for spots in his administration.

James Madison, writing in August of 1823 from his home in Montpelier, Virginia, to which he repaired in what turned out be a futile effort to retire from public life, continued to assess the defects ...

James Madison also lamented, “I once said, ‘Knowledge will forever govern ignorance.’ Was I wrong. Look at all of the people ...

The Supreme Court decided Marbury v, Madison (herein Marbury) in 1803, early in Chief Justice John Marshall’s career on the ...

This is reflected in a September 2024 Gallup poll which showed a record-high 80% of Americans saying our country is divided ...

Florida voters rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have repealed the state’s public campaign financing law. A Florida provision currently provides public funds for candidates ...

Washington enjoyed the unreserved trust of his countryman, a point emphasized by Alexander Hamilton, who said the first administration – and the Constitution itself – would be on trial.

A mericans are headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in a crucial election. People are anxious, hopeful, and scared ...