The Weekly Constitution

The Property Clause
The Property Clause
February 28, 2024

The Property Clause

The “Property Clause” delegates to Congress the “Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules...
Voting Rights in America
Voting Rights in America
February 2, 2024

Voting Rights in America

The narrative of voting rights in America unfolds like a gripping saga, complete with triumphs...
Understanding the 14th Amendment
Understanding the 14th Amendment
January 18, 2024

Understanding the 14th Amendment

This article breaks down each provision in the Fourteenth Amendment to discover its meaning and...
Article V: How the Amendment Process Works
Article V: How the Amendment Process Works
December 13, 2023

Article V: How the Amendment Process Works

Article V provides two ways for the Constitution to be amended. The first is through...
Petition for Redress of Grievances
Petition for Redress of Grievances
November 14, 2023

Petition for Redress of Grievances

The "redress of grievances" component of the first amendment emphasizes the right of the people...
Money, Banks, and Power: Birth of the Federal Reserve System
Money, Banks, and Power: Birth of the Federal Reserve System
November 8, 2023

Money, Banks, and Power: Birth of the Federal Reserve System

The American Founding Fathers envisioned a very different monetary system than the one we have...
The 17th Amendment Debate: Reclaiming State Sovereignty
The 17th Amendment Debate: Reclaiming State Sovereignty
November 1, 2023

The 17th Amendment Debate: Reclaiming State Sovereignty

  No issue was more important to the Framers of the U. S. Constitution than...
Constitutional Lawmaking: The Founders' Vision of Limited Government
Constitutional Lawmaking: The Founders' Vision of Limited Government
October 24, 2023

Constitutional Lawmaking: The Founders' Vision of Limited Government

This concise sentence that opens the world’s oldest constitution underscores the Founders' belief that every...
Responsible Citizenship
Responsible Citizenship
October 16, 2023

Responsible Citizenship

The Founding Fathers were deeply influenced by Enlightenment philosophy and the principles of natural rights....
The Qualities of a Good Leader
The Qualities of a Good Leader
October 9, 2023

The Qualities of a Good Leader

In this article we will explore civil government and the intricate interplay between human nature...
Government Intervention in the Private Sector
Government Intervention in the Private Sector
September 29, 2023

Government Intervention in the Private Sector

Government intervention disrupts the natural balance of market forces and artificially hasten transitions that should unfold...
The Language of Liberty
The Language of Liberty
September 21, 2023

The Language of Liberty

Is it possible to become a tyrant in the name of freedom? This article illustrates...