Apr 25, 2019 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller The President of the United States has a big job, which is outlined in Article II of the U.S. Constitution. It makes sense that a few amendments would be needed over the years to clear up a few things. Here are four amendments that clarify the...
Mar 18, 2019 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller No one likes the guest that stays too long at the party. But in terms of those that govern or adjudicate, how long is too long? The longest serving member of Congress was Congressman John Dingell, who represented Michigan for more than 59 years from...
Jan 8, 2019 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller As a rule, written constitutions don’t last that long. Legal experts estimate the lifespan of a constitution is less than 20 years. Indeed, the United States’ first foray into a constitution, the Articles of Confederation, only lasted six years...
Jan 7, 2019 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller To some, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance is a sacred ritual that demonstrates American patriotism. The Pledge has been at the heart of several court rulings, however, most notably one brought by Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1935. Given that Jehovah’s...
Nov 28, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller “Equal Justice Under Law.” Those are the words inscribed on the front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. The words are derived from the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no state shall “deny to any person...
Oct 19, 2018 | The Informed Citizen
by Jodi L. Miller Article II of the U.S. Constitution spells out the powers of a U.S. president. Traditionally, the president has also been limited to some degree by what are called democratic or presidential norms. What is a democratic norm? Essentially, it is an...
