Above Politics: Madison’s Constitutional Stand Against the Bonus Bill of 1817
Madison chose constitutional fidelity over politics, proving that true leadership means honoring limits—even when inconvenient.
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Peter Serefine
Nov 56 min read
The Misplaced Focus on the Presidency: The Constitutional Role of the Executive Branch
The president’s primary role is to enforce laws passed by Congress, not to create or selectively apply them.
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Peter Serefine
Oct 302 min read
Federalism: A Forgotten Safeguard?
the federal government’s powers were to be "few and defined," while state powers would be "numerous and indefinite."
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Peter Serefine
Oct 204 min read
The Constitution's Restraint on Federal Power: A Benefit for All Sides
Limiting federal power preserves freedom, fosters innovation, and ensures government serves the people, not the other way around.
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Peter Serefine
Oct 202 min read
Why Separation of Powers is Essential
"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." – James Madison, Federalist No. 51, on why separation of powers is vital to prevent tyranny.
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Peter Serefine
Oct 202 min read
Original Intent of the Commerce Clause
Commerce was primarily about trade—the buying and selling of goods—not controlling every economic activity or regulating businesses
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Peter Serefine
Oct 153 min read
Monetary Policy and the Coin Money Clause: What the Founders Intended
The Founders favored a currency backed by gold and silver, ensuring stability and trust, unlike today's fiat money dependent on government t
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Peter Serefine
Oct 153 min read
Understanding the Founders' Fear of Mob Rule
One of the major concerns the Founding Fathers had when designing the United States government was the "tyranny of the majority"—what we...
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Peter Serefine
Oct 152 min read
The Tenth Amendment: The Forgotten Limit
"The powers granted to the federal government are 'few and defined,' while those remaining with the states are 'numerous and indefinite.'"
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Peter Serefine
Oct 143 min read
The Bill of Rights: A Shield Against Tyranny
The Bill of Rights was written as a safeguard against tyranny, standing between us and the overreach of power.
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Peter Serefine
Oct 108 min read
Reclaiming Our Liberty: The Need for Constitutional Understanding
This duty to understand and protect the Constitution is not optional—it is essential to the survival of liberty.
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