DC Statehood
What are the arguments for and against statehood for Washington, DC?
The Filibuster
What is the filibuster and how does it shape Congressional action?
Federal Government and COVID-19
What role does the federal government play developing vaccines against COVID-19?
Reconciliation
What is the concept of reconciliation and how does it impact Congress’ constitutional budget making power?
The Civil Service
What is the civil service, and how might it connect to the responsibilities of citizenship?
US Postal Service
What role does the Post Office play in an election?
The Food and Drug Administration
How does the FDA reflect the goal to ‘promote the general welfare’?
Task Forces
What are government task forces, and how do they fit into constitutional obligations and powers?
Unemployment Insurance
What is the origin and purpose of unemployment insurance?
The Defense Production Act
What is the purpose of the Defense Production Act?