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Legislative lotteries?
Did you know the U.S. House of Representatives uses a lottery to allocate office space to its new members? Why doesn’t the Congress use a lottery system for budget appropriations as well? By way of example, why not (a) set … Continue reading
Questions rarely asked about the Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court, like the Congress, operates under the principle of majority rule, but since the Supreme Court consists only of nine judges (or “justices”, as they are presumptuously called), a simple majority of five justices is sufficient … Continue reading
Is the FISA court constitutional?
Congress created this court in 1978, so the real question is, does Congress have the power under the Constitution to create such a secret court? Also, what does this secret court say about our commitment to the rule of law, or … Continue reading
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