What Does “Necessary” Mean?
Necessary and Proper is one of the most misused and abused clauses in the Constitution. And much of the growth of government power is based on defining the word “necessary” as “convenient” rather than – well – necessary. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday...
Getting the Supremacy Clause Right
Most people act like the supremacy clause means the federal government can do whatever they want. They’re wrong. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center (@tenthamendmentcenter) For More Information The Supremacy Clause The Supremacy...
War Powers and the Constitution: An Overview
“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department.” James Madison was far from alone in this view. And to understand it fully, it’s...