As the election season comes into full swing, Trump and the GOP, have become noticeably worried about the outcome of this election year – especially as the means of voting has become more accessible. …
Putin’s Constitutional Amendments: A Further Deterioration of Russian Democracy
Since Vladimir Putin was re-elected as President of Russia in 2018 questions have arisen as to what role he will play in the Russian government once his presidential term ends in 2024. In his State of …
The Varying Difficulties of Constitutional Modification: A Threat or Benefit to Democracy? By Ian Henson
Constitutions are widely recognized as a critical or essential component to a well-functioning democracy. Although many would agree that the U.S. Constitution is not a perfect document, it has existed …
The Threat of Presidential Pardoning Power on Democracy by Evangelina Wong
The President’s power to pardon is particularly important when considering whether the President has the ability to excuse his own wrongdoing and corruption within the Executive Branch. The big …
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The Impact of Presidential Pardoning on American Democracy by Felicia Gordon
In the United States, the power to pardon is an executive power that is awarded to the President of the United States under Article II, Section II of the United States Constitution. Typically, a …
American Protectionism and Democratic Erosion by Ra’Shad Johnson @Georgia State University
The truth is the United States has never been a truly free trade country, that is allowing other countries free access to US trade markets. However, recently the United States has drafted legislation …
Can Gun Control Return the Power to the People? by Wyeth Taylor @ Skidmore College
Today it is undeniable one of the most divisive issues in American politics is centered around gun control. It is a deeply partisan issue, with the core value of the Second Amendment struggling …
Supreme Courts ruling against immigration rights is embedded on populist beliefs.
The Supreme Court ruled against immigration rights with a 5-3 rule that non-citizens, and permanent residents will face deportation and the immigrants are not required to have a bond hearing if they …
