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Back to SearchEp. 213 - The Trump Tax Cuts Case Before The Supreme Court
Season 1 Episode 213
The 16th Amendment gives power to congress to "lay and collect taxes." After all, a country has to have an ability to raise revenue. When it comes t…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 212: What Is Gerrymandering?
Season 1 Episode 212
The Constitution dictates every 10 years we undergo a Census to count how many people live in each state. Based off these population numbers, congre…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 211 - Homeless Encampments In Public Spaces
Season 1 Episode 211
City Councils all across the country have been tackling an issue that has bipartisan concern: how to tackle homeless populations within their cities.…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 210 - What Is The SEC? Do "In House" Tribunals Violate the Right To Jury?
Season 1 Episode 210
Trial by jury and fair court proceedings bound by constitutional restraint are bedrock principles of our federal government. Imagine being charged w…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 209 - How Far Can The EPA Go In Regulating A State's Emissions?
Season 1 Episode 209
In February of this year, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Ohio v. EPA. This case challenges the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to en…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 208 - Limiting Unelected Officials' Powers
Season 1 Episode 208
Federally, we have 536 elected positions between Congress and the President. We then have 2.8 million federal employees. How do we limit the power …
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 207 - What Does The Constitution Say About Presidential Immunity?
Season 1 Episode 207
Presidential immunity is in the news a lot lately. It derives from a notion that all three branches of government retain powers to execute their dut…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 206 - Can Elected Officials Block You On Social Media?
Season 1 Episode 206
Did you know the United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear four cases pertaining to social media this term? One of the major issues is whether …
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 205 - How To Fix Congress?
Season 1 Episode 205
Who is the Speaker of the House and what are his duties? How does a bill become law? What are the three branches of government. Let's be honest, s…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 204 - George Washington's Vision For National Government
Season 1 Episode 204
Winning a war was just the beginning for George Washington's service to our new country. After retiring to Mount Vernon post-war, Washington saw a w…
1 year, 9 months ago