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Article II
Can a president refuse to spend funds approved by Congress?
Shortly after President Donald Trump took office, his administration briefly paused federal spending on various programs. Although…
Defining the president’s constitutional powers to issue executive orders
Among the most powerful tools available to the president are executive orders, which are written policy directives issued by the…
Do presidential pardons remove the Fifth Amendment rights of recipients?
Before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden granted several pardons to people who may be asked to testify in the future…
What happens on Inauguration Day
On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States. Here is a look at some facts about the…
10 fascinating facts about Presidential inaugurations
Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States shortly after 12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Here is a look at…
Understanding the Constitution’s Recess Appointments Clause
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent remarks about using recess appointments to name his cabinet nominees has drawn a good deal…
The Electoral College’s Role in the 2024 Election
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, voters from around the country will complete the process of choosing electors who will pick the next…
Why did the founders create the Electoral College?
In this video, Alexander Keyssar talks about why the founders created the Electoral College.
Fewer scenarios likely for a tie in the 2024 presidential election
Unlike other recent campaigns, the specter of a tied election is less likely to hang over the 2024 presidential election due to…
What does the Constitution say about voting?
Alexander Keyssar talks about what the Constitution says about voting.
