Have you noticed that people from many states lately refer to what a governor permits? And have you noticed that many don’t even question the legality of such decrees? Let’s back up. A key principle ...

Feeling the Squeeze? It Might Be the High Price of Ignoring the Deficit Audio By Carbonatix This foundational constitutional principle could use a comeback. Editor’s Note: The following is the ninth ...

Separation of powers and federalism have many friends of convenience. Those opposed to the current policies of the party in charge of the federal government (or a particular branch of it) will often ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The executive, legislative and judicial branches of our government have separate powers under the Constitution. Separate powers provide checks and balances on the central government through the ...