Article III of the Constitution created the United States Supreme Court, but it didn’t give much detail about how the Court should actually operate. Many of the rules are decided by the Continue Reading
Jose Backer
Jose Backer, General Assignment Reporter, is a graduate of St. Michael's College and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Political Science. Born and raised in Southern California, he currently resides in the Pasadena area.
Article III of the Constitution created the United States Supreme Court, but it didn’t give much detail about how the Court should actually operate. Many of the rules are decided by the Continue Reading
Even though Election Day 2020 has come and gone, there are still many questions about who actually won and how we declare a winner to begin with. Usually, elections are contested when Continue Reading
In the wake of the contested 2020 election, many questions have been asked about the official rules for announcing the winner of presidential elections and the goals of ongoing lawsuits regarding vote Continue Reading
Even though Election Day 2020 has come and gone, there are still many questions about who actually won and how we declare a winner to begin with. Usually, elections are contested when Continue Reading
As the head of the executive branch, the president must enforce legislation and, in some cases, Supreme Court decisions favorable to their administration. To meet the office’s demands, hundreds of federal agencies Continue Reading
As the head of the executive branch, the president must enforce legislation and, in some cases, Supreme Court decisions favorable to their administration. That’s a lot of law for just one person Continue Reading
The president is the head of the executive branch of the federal government. His job is to sign bills passed by Congress into laws, enforce federal laws, and command the military, amongst Continue Reading
Presidential elections usually go smoothly once the votes are in, but sometimes they don’t. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr got the same number of votes in the Electoral College. This Continue Reading
Despite our identity as a democratic constitutional republic, the United States has had many election disputes that have caused unease throughout the country. In many cases, Congress had to step in and Continue Reading
Usually, presidential elections go smoothly, with a winner being declared immediately after Election Day. But, as we see now in 2020, that isn’t always the case. In fact, there have been several Continue Reading
The number of registered voters who actually cast votes in elections is called voter turnout. The 2020 presidential election saw record-high voter numbers. What Affects Voter Turnout? Many factors play a role Continue Reading
The number of registered voters who actually cast votes in elections is called voter turnout – and it is a critical part of the election process. The 2020 presidential election saw record-high Continue Reading
Voter turnout is seen as critically important for elections, but what influences people’s decision to go out and vote? The 2020 presidential election saw record-high voter numbers. Turnout for both registration and Continue Reading
Around election time, states are usually called “blue” or “red.” Blue stands for the Democratic Party, so “blue states” support the Democrats. States like California, New York, and Massachusetts are considered dark Continue Reading
Around election time, states are usually called “blue” or “red.” On electoral maps, states are organized by colors to distinguish their voting patterns. Typically, these voting patterns come from trends that have Continue Reading
Around election time, states are typically called “blue” or “red.” Many voters may ask how these distinctions are made, especially when it comes to polls about the election. Here is some insight into these Continue Reading
After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on September 18, 2020, a vacancy, or absence, on the Supreme Court occurred. Soon after, President Donald Trump announced his pick for Justice Ginsburg’s Continue Reading
Amy Coney Barrett is the new judge on the U.S. Supreme Court. Who is she, and why was she nominated as a Supreme Court Justice? Barrett was nominated to replace Justice Ruth Continue Reading
Soon after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on September 18, 2020, President Donald Trump announced his pick for Justice Ginsburg’s successor: Amy Coney Barrett. Who is she, and how did Continue Reading
Although the trend in presidential debates is that they don’t affect elections’ outcomes by much, there is plenty of evidence that shows how debates have significant impacts in other ways. Debates prove Continue Reading
Presidential debates can often help undecided voters decide who to pick on Election Day. Throughout the last 60 years, important debate moments have changed presidential campaigns and had essential effects on changing Continue Reading
In recent years, it’s become common for presidential candidates to hold debates before election day. This helps the American people get to know them a bit better, and may help people decide Continue Reading
Voting is a right – and according to many, a duty for Americans. But voting has steps and rules to be followed, which can change from state to state. Voting rights are Continue Reading
Voting is a right – and according to many, a duty for Americans to exercise when given the opportunity. In reality, voting should not be taken for granted just for being a Continue Reading