Democrats are pushing to pack the Supreme Court with additional judges, while there is a mounting movement by Republicans for a constitutional amendment to keep the number of justices unchanged. However, some could Continue Reading
Benjamin Franklin, a true renaissance man of his era, left the 1787 Constitutional Convention where he was asked what kind of government the Founders would propose. Franklin responded, “A republic, if you Continue Reading
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
The legislative branch, as one of the three branches of the federal government, is the group responsible for creating the laws under which Americans in all 50 states must live. This branch Continue Reading
Like U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate is a key element of the legislative branch of the federal government. Senators, like representatives, are responsible for making laws that govern the 50 states Continue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate both make up the legislative branch of the federal government. It is responsible for creating federal law that applies to all 50 states in Continue Reading
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is one of the least discussed agencies in the executive branch. But it plays a prominent role in the federal government and is responsible Continue Reading
The executive branch of the United States federal government is one of three responsible for governing the nation. Along with the legislative and judicial branches, it plays an important role in the Continue Reading
The secretary of the Treasury is another key member of the president’s cabinet and is in charge of a department that has an important impact on Americans. As the wealthiest nation on Continue Reading
The president of the United States is head of the Executive Branch and the most well-known official in the federal government. The person occupying the Oval Office is arguably the most powerful Continue Reading
The president of the United States serves a variety of different functions, but one of the most important is commander in chief of the military. When the United States was created, the Continue Reading
Diplomacy and foreign affairs are essential parts of running a developed country like the United States. Since its founding, America has used its relationships with other nations to achieve its goals. Since Continue Reading
At any given point, members of Congress can be locked in a debate over a particular piece of legislation. Republicans and Democrats tend to have different views on most topics, and these Continue Reading
One of the most common “presidential” documents in our modern government is the executive order. Every American president has issued at least one, totaling more than 13,731 since George Washington took office Continue Reading
Inauguration Day is the time set to swear in and welcome the new president and vice president of the United States. Although the presidential election takes place in November, there needs to Continue Reading
Events in American politics have sown confusion on the process of impeachment. It is a simple legal process involving an accusation of wrongdoing followed by a trial and can be brought on Continue Reading
President Donald Trump recently pardoned more than 20 people, but what exactly is a presidential pardon and how does it work? Who can receive a pardon and who cannot? Is the president 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
With millions of Americans tuning in to watch Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings, it’s a good time to make sure you have your legal jargon down pat. LNGenZ presents a quick primer Continue Reading
The United States Supreme Court is the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to legal disputes in the United States. Judges on the Court are called “Justices.” It is made up of the Continue Reading
Our federal government consists of three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. They all originate from the United States Constitution. Their powers come from Congress, the presidency, and the federal courts. Initially, Continue Reading
President Trump wants to cut funding to states that will not or cannot control violent protests. In a recent memo, Trump asked for a review of funding to “jurisdictions that permit anarchy, Continue Reading
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Black Americans and the Police: What Do They Really Want?
The movement to “defund the police” is gaining popularity – or is it? Americans are told that the hope to end policing as we know it comes from the black community due Continue Reading
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The Power of the Vice Presidency
“I am Vice President. In this I am nothing, but I may be everything” – John Adams The role of the vice president as part of the executive branch of government couldn’t Continue Reading
