Episodes

  • The Implicit Power of Judicial Review

    The Implicit Power of Judicial Review
    May 20 2020
    The 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.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86. ;
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    13 mins
  • How Do We Define The Judicial Power?

    How Do We Define The Judicial Power?
    May 20 2020
    Why 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 https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    27 mins
  • The Necessary and Proper Clause as a Guard for Federalism

    The Necessary and Proper Clause as a Guard for Federalism
    Mar 23 2020
    What 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 protection for federalism.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    33 mins
  • Understanding Federalism in the context of the US Constitution

    Understanding Federalism in the context of the US Constitution
    Mar 23 2020
    How 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 uniqueness of the United States federalist system and how it has helped the country to grow and thrive..  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    52 mins
  • Determining “who decides”: economics and policy in Federalism cases

    Determining “who decides”: economics and policy in Federalism cases
    Mar 23 2020
    Is 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 of federalism.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    39 mins
  • How did we get to the meaning of the Commerce Clause we have today?

    How did we get to the meaning of the Commerce Clause we have today?
    Mar 23 2020
    What 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 these clauses have come to be interpreted over time and what the implications are.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    43 mins
  • What is Necessary and Proper for Congressional Power?

    What is Necessary and Proper for Congressional Power?
    Mar 23 2020
    What 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 https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    28 mins
  • How Do We Define The Judicial Power?

    How Do We Define The Judicial Power?
    Mar 23 2020
    Why 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 https://fedsoc.org/no86.
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    27 mins