Constitution Daily

Concern about partisan gridlock has put the issue of political civility on the national agenda. How can we establish civic dialogue that simultaneously produces the agreement necessary to advance the common good and respects the voices of protest that often contribute to social progress?

Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate, is the legislative branch of government. Its duty is to make the laws. Article I of the Constitution spells out the powers of Congress.

The debate over education reform addresses issues of national competitiveness and individual access to a quality education.

It's time once again for Americans to decide which candidate they want to "faithfully execute the office of President of the United States" and "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution." On Election Day 2012, it's likely to be a close race, and candidates are striving to show that they have the best solutions for the economy, the government, and the country as a whole.

The constitutional debate over healthcare reform focuses on whether Congress has the authority to require all Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty.

The national debt is the accumulated difference between what the government takes in from taxes and other revenues and the amount of money it spends. Burgeoning debt is the subject of intense political and economic debate.