The Docket: The Case of Removals Power
Do the statutory removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers?
The Docket: The Case of Emergency Tariffs
Does the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) authorize the president to impose tariffs?
The Hatch Act of 1939
How is political neutrality preserved in the federal workforce?
Texas v. Johnson & the First Amendment
What does the U.S. Constitution say about flag burning?
District of Columbia Home Rule Act & Federal Code
How is governance handled in Washington, D.C.?
The 22nd Amendment: Presidential Term Limits
What does the 22nd Amendment say about term limits for the presidency?
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798
What was the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, and how has it been used over time?
Executive Actions
What are executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations and how do they work?
The Appointment Process
What is the appointment and confirmation process and what is its purpose?
The Cabinet
What is the role of the Cabinet?