American Federalism evolved out of lessons learned through the 18th century as a structure to protect and preserve liberty. But today, bureaucratic socialism controls our governing approach, and calls for a restoration of constitutional federalism are portrayed as ever more radical. Nevertheless, as one of the cornerstones of American federalism, the Tenth Amendment still offers…
In Federalist #78, Alexander Hamilton wrote "there is no position which depends on clearer principles, than that every act of a delegated authority contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised is void."
It’s important to remember that words on parchment don’t enforce themselves. Just because we say the federal government is limited doesn’t mean it will stay limited.
Arn--and Lincoln--ignored the fact that Jefferson declared the "Free and Independent States" to be the foundation of the American system.
The supposition that constitutionalists believe that the federal Constitution magically limits/inhibits government simply through words on parchment is nothing but a caricature and straw-man. Almost no one believes this, or argues in such a way. All contracts, written constitutions or not, are only as good as the enforcement of their stipulations and the continuance of…
In an 1800 letter, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Our country is too large to have all its affairs directed by a single government.”
While we've published a great deal about what the Founders approved at the Convention of 1787, it's just as important to understand what was proposed but did NOT get approved.
"To assume that government gives you rights takes you down a very dangerous path. After all, whatever government gives, government can take away."
Interest in our system for electing the President of the United States is high. I actually understand why voters feel disenfranchised by the Electoral College as it is presently constituted within 48 states, but the media and political party "powerful" aren't explaining how the system works, why it was designed as it was. Instead, many people are working to circumvent or abolish it altogether. Read full articleWhat’s Wrong With the Electoral College?
The Following was written by New Hampshire state Rep. Daniel Itse “General good”, “common good”, “common benefit”, “general welfare” – these are all expressions of the most misunderstood concept in American politics. Ask a progressives what these phrases mean and they will tell you that the government must make sure everyone has a good outcome.…