Ever since it was scribed in 1787, the US Constitution has stood the test of time, and it is still used as the nation’s governing charter. But what makes this constitution unique? And what are some interesting facts about the US Constitution? Well, in this post, we will share 16 ...
University Professor and Hosch Professor Dan Coenen shares 15 interesting facts about The Federalist Papers, which were written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. TC Dan - 《Georgia Law Advocate Magazine》 被引量: 0发表: 2008年 Curious Facts about the Albatross The tracts of...
Learn how and why the U.S. Constitution was developed and read it along with all of its amendments since the birth of the United States. For example: • Purpose of Government • Abuses of Democracy • Bill of Rights • Slavery Amendment • Federalist Papers • Freedom of SpeechHi...
1. Desertion was such a problem during the war that George Washington actually expected the Continental Army to dissolve.When the Revolution began, American soldiers were enthusiastic about fighting for the cause of independence. But as the war dragged on and the ...
Comprehensive and meticulously documented facts about freedom of speech. Learn why the founders of the U.S. included free speech in the Bill of Rights, how courts have ruled in such cases, and much more. For example: • Totalitarianism • Private Party Suppression • Student Rights • ...
At the Federalist Society’s annual lawyers convention, a panel discussion (above) on proposals for ending life tenure on the federal bench was held. One panelist, Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, outlined a proposal for 18-year terms staggered every two years that reflects ...
a time of bitter partisan conflicts, the Declaration had become controversial. One party, the Democratic-Republicans, admired Jefferson and the Declaration. But the other party, the Federalists, thought the Declaration was too French and too anti-British, which went against their current policies. ...
Exploring the history of the presidency of the United Sates of America while conducting an intelligent conversation about the most influential presidents, it is impossible to not mention George Washington's name. Washington was the first U.S. President to serve with his first term immediately follow...
First, it’s helpful to look at the breakdown of gun deaths in the US.Pew Researchis an excellent source for gun data and shows that the majority of gun deaths, about 54 percent, are suicides. Forty-three percent are murders and about 80 percent of all murders do involve a firearm. Bo...
Buchanan was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after the War of 1812. He was not reelected after serving one term and instead returned to his law practice. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1821 to 1831 first as a Federalist and then as a Democrat. He...