You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?
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What would the United States be without its states? A better, more democatic country, says one legal scholar.
The Alien Enemies Act, first used in the late 1700s, was last invoked during World War II.
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative system the founders established.
The Alien Enemies Act, first approved in the late 1700s, was last used during World War II to identify particular foreign nationals living in the US.
The lame-duck period in the US is longer than in other Western democracies, which tend to make the transition over a period of just days.
There’s a new party in town – but it may not last long.
Despite the fact that only 38% of Americans say they think the Democratic and Republican parties are doing ‘an adequate job,’ they’re unlikely to disappear.
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Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Indiana University