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An Introduction to the Presidential Cabinet: Part 2
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Attorney General As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the fifth,...
1 day ago


An Introduction to the Presidential Cabinet
The presidential Cabinet consists of the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments. It functions as an advisory body to the president of the United States.
6 days ago


Climbing the Ladder From Law to Implementation: How a Law Gets to Work
A law is not a program. Rather, a law is the official starting point, or a directive to create a program or service. Like a ladder, many steps are required to take a law to a functioning, fully implemented program.
Jul 2


The Habeas Corpus: What It Is, and Why We Should Care About It Today
Habeas corpus is a legal concept that allows any person detained on a charge “without sufficient cause” to challenge their detention in court.
Jun 9


Judicial Review: The Power to Check the Executive and Legislative Branches
The judicial branch’s role in preserving a separation of powers has long contributed to the resiliency of the U.S. government. As citizens, we can recognize and respect this judicial power to check the other two branches of government and uphold our “constitutional federal republic working under principles of democracy.”
May 23


Legislative Checks on the Executive: How Congress Can Reclaim Its Power
The U.S. Constitution sprang from the concept of separation of powers. The Constitution intentionally grants each branch separate and distinct powers.
May 5


Getting to Know State Attorneys General
State attorneys general play a critical role in government, impacting the lives of those they protect and preserving and enforcing laws.
Apr 2


The Strategic Value of U.S. Foreign Aid
Foreign aid isn’t just charity — it’s power. U.S. foreign aid serves as a strategic investment in national security and economic prosperity.
Mar 5


Rule of Law Versus Abuse of Power
In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.
Feb 3


Presidential Power to Deploy Military Inside the U.S.
Reforming outdated laws is the responsibility of Congress, and upholding peacekeeping tradition is a responsibility of the president.
Jan 24


What Type of Government Is the United States of America?
When we understand our government’s structure under the Constitution, we are empowered to make more informed choices.
Jan 22


Civil Service and Project 2025
Project 2025 outlines a restructuring of federal government agencies to consolidate executive power.
Jan 21


The Peaceful Transition of Presidential Power
We can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching.
Jan 16


Presidential Pardons: Possibilities, Precedents, and Problems
We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.
Jan 7


Understanding the Electoral College Today
A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.
Nov 5, 2024
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