Total run time:
1h 23m
How did the Founders envision federalism? Why is it a crucial part of our Constitutional government? Is it still functioning today in the way it was intended? This unit covers basic questions about the need and demand for federalism, as well as more in-depth discussions of both historical and modern clashes between states and the federal government.
What is the relationship between the Constitutional enumerated powers of Congress and the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Professor Randy Barnett discusses one of the most notorious Supreme Court cases - Prigg v. Pennsylvania. At issue in the case was
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What is the relationship between the Constitutional enumerated powers of Congress and the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Professor Randy Barnett discusses one of the most notorious Supreme Court cases - Prigg v. Pennsylvania. At issue in the case was whether Congress had the power to enact the Fugitive Slave Act, pursuant to the Fugitive Slave Clause in Article 4 of the Constitution. Professor Barnett outlines the arguments in the case and explains how Justice Story used an extremely broad interpretation of the Necessary and Proper Clause to justify Congress’ action.
Professor Randy E. Barnett is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches constitutional law and contracts, and is Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
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Total run time:
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Total videos:
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First Year
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