The Supreme Court decided Marbury v, Madison (herein Marbury) in 1803, early in Chief Justice John Marshall’s career on the ...

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NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss sounded the alarm on just how much power Donald Trump will likely wield ...

In September 1789, Congress passed the United States Judiciary Act and George Washington signed it. It established the federal court system and committed this country to the rule of law.

The framers envisioned a limited federal government with strong state autonomy, but the modern U.S. government is far more centralized and expansive, reflecting the rise of execut ...

was sworn in as first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on this day in history, Oct. 19, 1789. The New York native held the title until resigning in 1795, among the shortest ...

House Democrats aimed to pass the “Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment” on March 17, ...

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The average lifespan of a constitution, often called a "living document," has not increased to the same extent over the last two centuries. Wars, internal conflicts, economic crises, and political ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 41st annual “Red Mass,” a spiritual event that asks for guidance and strength during the coming ...