Unilateral presidential war making, is a sharp reminder of the widening gulf between constitutional principle and governmental practice...

The decision to go to war represents the most solemn decision any government will make risking the blood, treasure and future of the nation

Americans have become accustomed to a steady drumbeat of presidential assertions of sweeping powers in the realm of foreign affairs...

The outstanding feature of Article II of the Constitution is its grant to the president of relatively few, sharply limited powers...

This presidential transition represents a timely opportunity for Americans to become more familiar with the scope of presidential authority.

Abraham Lincoln’s words and wisdom serve to remind Americans today of the challenges that threaten the very foundation of the republic...

The 2020 presidential election will come to an end, sooner rather than later...

The peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of American Democracy, a national treasure envied throughout the world...

The widespread expression of hopes, fears and predictions about the forthcoming votes and opinions of Justice Amy Coney Barrett reflect...

President Donald Trump’s declaration on June 4, 2020, that he has “the absolute right to pardon” himself has drawn increased scrutiny...

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, destined to be the next member of the U.S. Supreme Court, has characterized her approach...

History confirms the keen insight of James Madison’s warning in No. 51 of the Federalist Papers that the greatest challenge confronting...

All civics classes should begin with the first principle of American Constitutionalism: Government has only that power granted to it by...

This week's We the People Column from Constitutional scholar David Adler.

This week's We the People Column from Constitutional scholar David Adler.