constitutional authority

Case Study | Understanding the U.S. Presidency: Powers, Legal Challenges, and Constitutional Boundaries

Jan 20, 2025

Introduction The office of the U.S. President is one of the most significant and powerful political roles in the world, serving as both the head of state and government. The constitutional framework governing the presidency is outlined in the U.S. Constitution, primarily in Article II, and has evolved over the years through legal precedents, legislative…
Supreme Court Ruling Grants Former Presidents Broad Immunity, Potentially Delaying Trump Trial

Jul 1, 2024

In a landmark decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents possess certain immunities from prosecution, significantly impacting the criminal case against Donald Trump regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This 6-3 ruling effectively delays the possibility of a trial before the November election. The Supreme Court’s ruling…

Case Study | Understanding the U.S. Presidency: Powers, Legal Challenges, and Constitutional Boundaries