Rule of Law and Judicial Activism

With Utah’s Marriage Amendment recently overturned by a federal court, many Utahns are doubtless wondering what exactly justifies (or not) the courts in overturning the voice of the People.  The answer to this question lies in the concept of Rule of Law. Rule of...
What is Federalism?  Why is it important?

What is Federalism? Why is it important?

We originally had a House elected by the People and a Senate elected by State Representatives.  Now both are elected by the People directly. Why did the the Constitution originally emphasize a seemingly arbitrary distinction between “the People” on one hand, and “the...