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Edwin Meese III Originalism Lecture: Originalism, the Administrative State, and the Clash of Political Theories

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Can Congress Punish People? Why the Constitution Prohibits Bills of Attainder The Heritage Foundation

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Limited Government, Unlimited Administration: Is it Possible to Restore Const... Gary S. Lawson

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Constitutional Discourse and American Government Andrew E. Busch, Ph.D.

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Enumerated Powers Act Brings the Constitution to Capitol Hill Andrew M. Grossman

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What Separation of Powers Means for Constitutional Government Charles R. Kesler, Ph.D.

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Securing Liberty: The Purpose and Importance of the Bill of Rights Joseph Postell, Ph.D.

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