Recess Appointments: Forgotten Constitutional Limits from the Founders
Even Alexander Hamilton – no opponent of big, centralized government – held a far more restrictive view of executive power on “recess appointments” than most politicians and judges today. That tells you just how far things have gone off the rails. In this...
The Constitution vs the National Bank: Edmund Randolph’s Analysis
George Washington asked his attorney general to give his opinion on whether he felt Alexander Hamilton’s Bank Bill was constitutional. The answer was a resounding no. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: May 3, 2024...
Constitution 101: Necessary and Proper Clause
One of the most abused and misused clauses of the Constitution – and also one of the most ambiguous, even at the time of the founding – the so-called “sweeping clause.” Path to Liberty: March 20, 2024...