The federal government is involved in almost every area of our lives. But it wasn’t supposed to be that way.
Tench Coxe was a prominent supporter of the Constitution. During the ratification debate, he gave us a long list of things the federal government wasn’t empowered to do.
That list is illuminating.
For Further Reading
Tench Coxe on State vs Federal Power Under the Constitution
- Not Much: What the Feds are Authorized to Do Under the Constitution - May 10, 2022
- New York Senate Committee Passes Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture, Opt State Out of Federal Program in Most Cases - May 10, 2022
- Delaware House Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition - May 9, 2022