When studying the Constitution, you find that the Framers of that document were very concerned about the powers of government. We see that in the restrictions placed on the United States, the checks and balances, not just within the government but between them as well. Personally, I would like to have seen a statement like the one included in so many of our State constitutions, that all power is inherent in the people. Still, the Tenth Amendment does a pretty good job when it comes to the government of the United States.
So why were the Framers so concerned with the powers of government? As Lord Acton said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely.” As we have stood by and watched while more and more power was centralized in Washington, D.C., we have also seen the corruption that has gone along with it. Federal regulators manipulated the message, demanding that anyone who disagrees be removed from the public discourse.
The use of federal regulations to pressure, even extort private companies and citizens to follow whatever the party line is for those currently in power. Often because We the People, and those we hire to represent us have no clue what the Constitution actually says. Today, I want to look at some more examples of the abuse of illegal federal powers, and what some people are doing about it.
https://www.americaoutloud.com/why-the-framers-didnt-want-an-all-powerful-government/
Who is in charge of your children? That has been a perennial question that has grown in importance over the last few years. When I was a child, it was understood that, with rare exceptions, parents were in charge of a child’s upbringing. This included medical, religious, and educational decisions. However, over the last few decades, the role of the parent in these decisions has been replaced by experts. What happens when the goal of the experts differs from those of the parents? Who decides the future of the rising generations? It was understood that the state acted in loco parentis, in place of the parents, only for the safety of the child. A recent case in U.S. District Court shows that be it health departments, child services, schools, or even the courts. Government not only believes they know better than the parents, they are more than willing to act in loco parentis tyrannis.
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8897
With the release of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, there has been a lot of speculation and downright assertions about our future. With over 30 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), not more than a passing understanding of AIs, I've come to the conclusion that much of what I've heard is more science fiction than fact. A recent court case decided in the D.C. District Court revolved around one very important question. Do AIs have rights?
In this third installment of the three-part series on the branches of government, we look at the role of the third and weakest branch. At least that is what our Founding Fathers thought of it. What is the role of the federal judiciary? What are the extent of their powers, how do they related to the other two branches of government, and why is a proper understanding of the role of the judiciary critical if the United States is to remain a constitutional republic?
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8575
There are plenty of court cases claiming violations of the First Amendment. As I’ve shown, most of those have nothing to do with the First Amendment, but that doesn’t mean Congress doesn’t violate it regularly. Let me introduce you to The Petition Clause.
https://constitutionstudy.com/2026/10/19/544-the-petition-clause/
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