When a pope is ill, resigns or passes away, who steps in? And who else helps lead the Holy See? The Conversation U.S. asked Daniel Speed Thompson, a theologian at the University of Dayton, for some insight into
Tony Romo is a knucklehead -- that's the conventional wisdom, at least. Romo is widely made fun of by the sportsyak world, though by stats is an effective performer. Last season Romo threw 21 more touchdown passes than interceptions and had a 102.5 rating, better than Super Bowl M...
Who has judicial power over laws? How is political power distributed in the United States? Who has decision making power in an oligarchy? Who enforces fiscal policy in the US? Who has the power to regulate trade between states? Who has the most real power in the senate?
Members of both Congress and the Senate can present proposals for new laws in the form of a bill. Get Smarter on US News, History, and the Constitution Join the thousands of fellow patriots who rely on our 5-minute newsletter to stay informed on the key events and trends that shaped ...
Congress still passes laws. But it leaves it to the bureaucracy to fill in the gaps. And these gaps can be enormous. Consider, for example, theAffordable Care Actof 2009 – what came to be known as “Obamacare.” The bill...
Who checks the judicial branch? Who has the power to decide if a law violates the US Constitution? Who appoints the head of the Department of Justice? Which government passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens? Who approves the firing of Department of Justice officials? ...
” that is, by definition, not defined by the foundation of our legal system, there is the problem of who to put in the position of making such judgments, especially in the case of laws that permit so-called religious exemptions to adherence. In many instances, as has happened already in...
Cars lined up along the side of the road heading into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday night. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) The Port of
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An Ohio man who escaped a West Virginia jail and was later caught trying to flee into Mexico was sentenced to five additional years in jail Wednesday.
I applaud the court's decision to grant the election contest and look forward to ensuring that a valid candidate represents District 40B during the upcoming legislative session," Demuth said. "This is a clear reminder that laws matter, and integrity in the election process is non-negotiab...