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Brushfires of the Mind: The Dave Benner Show
Tag Archives: US Constitution
George Washington’s Presidency (1789-1797)
Dave Benner’s video series for George Washington’s Presidency (1789-1797).
The Political Influence of James Wilson’s State House Yard Speech
Despite his own ideological proclivities, Wilson articulated the plain truth – that the Constitution was a federal model based on enumerated powers rather than general authority.
What Did the Founders Mean by “Invasion”?
A firestorm of controversy has recently erupted over what is meant by the word “invasion” that appears in both Article I, Section 8, Clause 15, and Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution.
The Annapolis Convention of 1786 in a Nutshell
While some allege that the Articles of Confederation was an unpopular framework that invited universal criticism, the Annapolis Convention of 1786 proved that not everyone was ready to radically alter the Confederation system. In this video, I explain.
The Articles of Confederation in a Nutshell
By the Constitution, most Americans think of the existing document, which is actually the second constitution of the United States. Even though it receives little attention today, the Articles of Confederation was the first.