Category: Federalism
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“We Have an Insurrection Act for a Reason”: What Invoking It Would Really Mean
A nonpartisan public-policy analysis of powers, guardrails, risks, and likely outcomes In a recent statement, President Donald Trump declared that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 “if necessary,” a pronouncement that immediately reignited debate over one of the most controversial instruments of executive power in American law. The Insurrection Act serves as…
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Civic Literacy & Government 101
Understanding How Government Works in Everyday Life Why Civic Literacy Matters Civic literacy is more than memorizing three branches of government. It is a set of knowledge, skills, and habits that enable people to understand public institutions, evaluate information about them, and participate effectively in shaping collective decisions. At the individual level, civic literacy strengthens…