The Implicit Power of Judicial Review
The term "judicial review" isn't found in the Constitution. So where did it come from and what does it mean? Professor Randy Barnett of Geor...
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No. 86 Lecture Series
No. 86, a reference to the Federalist Papers, continues the conversations our Founding Fathers had in 85 Papers about the proper structure of government. The project is designed specifically...
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15 episodesHow Do We Define The Judicial Power?
Why is it harder to define the Judicial Power than the Legislative or Executive Powers? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of...
The Necessary and Proper Clause as a Guard for Federalism
What powers rightfully belong to the federal government and what is reserved for the states? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University Scho...
Understanding Federalism in the context of the US Constitution
How does Federalism regulate the interaction between the states and the national government? Does it affect the activities among the states...
Determining “who decides”: economics and policy in Federalism cases
Is it clear when an issue should be handled by a state government instead of the federal government? Professor Steven Calabresi of the North...
How did we get to the meaning of the Commerce Clause we have today?
What does the Constitution mean by "enumerated powers"? How did this concept apply to the Commerce and the Necessary and Proper Clauses? Pro...
What is Necessary and Proper for Congressional Power?
What powers does Congress have under the Necessary and Proper Clause, and the Commerce Clause? Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown Univers...
How Do We Define The Judicial Power?
Why is it harder to define the Judicial Power than the Legislative or Executive Powers? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of...
The Implicit Power of Judicial Review
The term "judicial review" isn't found in the Constitution. So where did it come from and what does it mean? Professor Randy Barnett of Geor...
A history of the Constitution framing period
What notable authors and experiences influenced the Founders as they formed a new Constitution? Professor Steven Calabresi of the Northweste...
The Implicit Power of Judicial Review
The term "judicial review" isn't found in the Constitution. So where did it come from and what does it mean? Professor Randy Barnett of Geor...
How Does the Constitution Protect Individual Rights?
Everyone knows that the Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people. But how exactly does it accomplish that? Professor Ra...
The structure of the Constitution and questions of comparative law
The American Constitution separates power among 3 branches - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Is this the only logical way to divide po...
Understanding the Constitution: What Kind of Document Is It?
If we want to study the Constitution, is it important to know what it is (or isn't) in order to understand how it works? Professor Gary Laws...
How do you create a Constitution for a free society?
How do you create a Constitution for a free society? Professor Ilan Wurman of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State Univer...