The Original Originalist: Tucker’s View of the Constitution
St. George Tucker’s View of the Constitution of the United States was the first extended, systematic commentary on the Constitution after it had been ratified by the people of the several states and amended by the Bill of Rights. It made the case for strictly limited...A Tie Goes to the People
The rules of baseball are pretty clear-cut. If the runner arrives at the base before the ball, he is safe. But if the ball arrives before the runner, he’s out. But what about a tie? What if the ball and runner arrive at exactly the same time? The rules address this...We should always assume that federal power is way less than what politicians claim it is. There, that's a good start. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/kB5iKYTXhE
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To Understand Federal Power Start With the Right Assumption
When it comes to determining the powers constitutionally delegated to the federal government, most people get the process completely backward. We should always assume that federal power is way less than what politicians claim it is. There, that's a good start....There is no way to have a constitutionally-limited government when the government is exercising "implied powers." @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/OYYYxL0GD0
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