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The Constitution: Don’t Just Read It…Understand it.

Your Rights Because many who swore to uphold the Constitution do not understand it, an increasing number of adults and children are faced with unconstitutional searches and imprisonment. Understanding the Constitution can make a big difference when you are faced … Continue reading

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The American History: Congress And Taxation

The first enumerated power given to congress in the U.S. Constitution concerns taxation: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties , Imposts (tariffs)  and Excises , to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense … Continue reading

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Term Limits: The Senate And The Constitution

In the book,A Familiar Exposition of the Constitution of the United States: Containing a Brief Commentary On Every Clause, Explaining the True Nature, Reasons, … and General Readers. with an Appendix, Conta,  Justice Joseph Story explains that in the original … Continue reading

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The U.S. Constitution And Slavery

James Madison said:“Twenty years will produce all the mischief that can be apprehended from the liberty to import slaves. So long a term will be more dishonorable to the American character that to say nothing about it in the Constitution.” … Continue reading

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