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The Implicit Power of Judicial Review
May 20, 2020 · 13 minThe term “judicial review” isn’t found in the Constitution. So where did it come from and what does it mean? Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center joins us to discuss the proper role and power of the judiciary…
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How Do We Define The Judicial Power?
May 20, 2020 · 27 minWhy is it harder to define the Judicial Power than the Legislative or Executive Powers? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of Law discusses the history of judicial power and the concept of judicial review. Learn more at…
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The Necessary and Proper Clause as a Guard for Federalism
March 23, 2020 · 33 minWhat powers rightfully belong to the federal government and what is reserved for the states? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of Law joins us to discuss the term “necessary and proper” and how it is a constitutional…
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Understanding Federalism in the context of the US Constitution
March 23, 2020 · 52 minHow does Federalism regulate the interaction between the states and the national government? Does it affect the activities among the states themselves? Professor Steven Calabresi of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law explains the…
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Determining “who decides”: economics and policy in Federalism cases
March 23, 2020 · 39 minIs it clear when an issue should be handled by a state government instead of the federal government? Professor Steven Calabresi of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law joins us for a discussion about the benefits, goals, and mechanisms…
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How did we get to the meaning of the Commerce Clause we have today?
March 23, 2020 · 43 minWhat does the Constitution mean by “enumerated powers”? How did this concept apply to the Commerce and the Necessary and Proper Clauses? Professor Steven Calabresi of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law gives us an outline for how…
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What is Necessary and Proper for Congressional Power?
March 23, 2020 · 28 minWhat powers does Congress have under the Necessary and Proper Clause, and the Commerce Clause? Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center joins us to discuss the landmark Supreme Court cases on this issue. Learn more at…
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How Do We Define The Judicial Power?
March 23, 2020 · 27 minWhy is it harder to define the Judicial Power than the Legislative or Executive Powers? Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of Law discusses the history of judicial power and the concept of judicial review. Learn more at…