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Video, The Constitution Line by Line
The Constitution Line by Line: Article I, Section 8 – Clauses 4-10
In this episode of The Constitution Line by Line, Senator Mike Lee covers Article I, Section 8, Clauses 4-10, explaining the congressional powers over the money system and intellectual property.
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The Constitution Line by Line: Article I, Section 8 – The Commerce Clause
In this episode of the Constitution Line by Line, Senator Mike Lee covers Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, focusing on the most important and heavily litigated clauses of the whole Constitution: The Commerce Clause.
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The Constitution Line by Line: Article I, Section 8 – Taxing, Spending, Borrowing
In this episode of the Constitution Line by Line, Senator Mike Lee covers the first two clauses of Article I, Section 8, which outline the powers granted to the government to raise revenue.
Senator Mike Lee finishes his discussion of Article I, Section 7, which outlines the process by which legislation is passed into law, with a focus on presidential and legislative vetoes.
Senator Mike Lee explores Article I, Section 7, which outlines the process by which legislation is passed into law, with a focus on the Origination Clause.
Senator Mike Lee explores Article I, Section 6, which outlines how senators and representatives will be compensated for their service.
Senator Mike Lee explores Article I, Section 5, which outlines the powers and the duties of Congress and the operation of each house of Congress.
Senator Mike Lee tackles Article I, Section 4, the part of the Constitution that describes the process by which rules governing the election of senators and representatives are made.
The CDC locking in the eviction moratorium for another month may not seem like much. But tiny cuts in our greater constitutional understanding add up until the heart’s blood of our republic completely lets out.