Constitution

Quiz: The Constitution

Nation & World - October 8, 2009

Test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. more >>

Honoring a Revolutionary Document on Constitution Day

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - September 17, 2009

Americans should remember our founding document’s real purpose. more >>

Second Amendment Makes Gun Control Unconstitutional, Period

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - April 23, 2009

And don't talk to me about the militia clause in the Second Amendment. more >>

How the Founding Fathers' Arguments Became the U.S. Constitution

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 17, 2009

History professor Richard Beeman speaks with U.S. News about his book on the Constitutional Convention. more >>

Discuss <i>Plain, Honest Men</i> by Professor Richard Beeman

Opinion - April 10, 2009

The history professor speaks with U.S. News about his book on the Constitutional Convention. more >>

Obama Rolls Back Unconstitutional George W. Bush Signing Statement Policy

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - March 9, 2009

The president strikes a blow for the Constitution—mostly. more >>

Revoking Civil Liberties: Lincoln's Constitutional Dilemma

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - February 10, 2009

His suspension of habeas corpus is part of what some consider the "dark side" of his presidency. more >>

White House Census Power Grab May Violate the Constitution

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 9, 2009

I'm not saying that the Democrats are planning something diabolical, but keep an eye on them. more >>

Obama’s Inaugural: What He Should Say

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 5, 2008

If you're in Philly... more >>

Barack Obama's Poor Understanding of the Constitution

By Heather Higgins - Opinion - November 3, 2008

The Founding Fathers were correct in the way they set up the Constitution. more >>

Sarah Palin, Constitutional Scholar: New Powers for the Vice Presidency That Even Dick Cheney Doesn't Have?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 3, 2008

As if there are powers that Dick Cheney would leave un-grabbed. more >>

A Third Rebuke to Bush on Guantánamo Bay

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - June 12, 2008

The Supreme Court decision will mean a flood of new cases in federal court. more >>

Federalist Society Shows Its Clout

News Desk - November 16, 2007

If 25 years ago the Federalist Society was a fringe legal group founded by a small group of conservative law students, the anniversary gala last night at Union Station signaled how the now 42,000-member organization has become one of the most powerful in the country. more >>