Divestiture
Public office-holders are often required to divest particular assets to eliminate conflict of interests.
Encyclopedia
Law.
U.S. Code
Federal statutes which are of a “general and permanent” nature are compiled into the United States Code.
The Federalist Papers on Impeachment
Between October 1787 and May 1788, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison anonymously authored - under the pseudonym “Publius” - a series of 85 essays in New York newspapers which…
Impeachment (U.S.)
Impeachment refers to the ability of the House of Representatives to begin a process which can – if it garners enough support in the Senate – result in the removal of federal officials (e.g.
War Powers (US)
The U.S. Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.
Pardon Powers (Art 2, § 2, cl. 1)
The U.S. president has the power to pardon individuals convicted of committing a federal crime (the president may not pardon those found guilty of state crimes).
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution & the Doctrine of Implied Powers
By the end of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) America’s individual states were deeply indebted, having borrowed heavily to finance the war effort.
What is the Electoral College?
Voters in U.S. presidential elections do not vote directly for the president.
The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Prior to the ratification of the 12th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the electors that made up the electoral college voted for two people – both candidates on the ticket that won a state –…
Private Laws v. Public Laws (US)
Private laws affect a particular segment of the population, such as an individual, family, or small group.