Congress: Lawmaking, Bicameralism, Bills & Vetoes (Article I, Section 7)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
2M ago
Review the origins and debate over the lawmaking provisions of Article I, Section 7 of the United States Constitution. Understand how bicameralism (the division of the federal legislature between the House of Representatives and the Senate) is essential for liberty and good governance for several reasons. It stops passion or corruption from running wild, which can much more easily happen in a single chamber legislative body. It also encourages a more careful and deliberate evaluation of proposed legislation, because each chamber is accountable for its work to the other chamber. It also ensures ..read more
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Washington Crosses the Delaware — A Christmas Tale of 1776 (Re-Release)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
3M ago
Learn how by mid-December, 1776, the American Revolution was in desperate straits.  Explore that after a series of defeats, the American Army had retreated through New Jersey and was stationed in Pennsylvania — with the British Army across the Delaware River. The Continental Army was on the verge of utter collapse. Overconfident, the British went into Winter Quarters.  Congress gave George Washington enormous authority, and Washington used the lull in fighting and his new power to reorganize and strengthen his troops.  Washington and his officers designed a daring attack on Hess ..read more
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Thanksgiving - Origins, Meanings, Traditions, and Myths (Re-Release 2023)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
4M ago
Learn that the idea of gratitude and giving thanks is an ancient concept for mankind and expressly elevated in the Bible. Review how days of thanksgiving were originally commemorated in the English colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, with the English dissenters, the Pilgrims, having the most influential celebrations. In the colonial era, Thanksgiving celebrations were centered on particular events and circumstances, and, accordingly, happened at different times. As Americans united against British tyranny, they made continental wide proclamations through the Continental Congress, but again ..read more
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Congress: Taxation/Money Bills/Revenue/Origination Clause
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
5M ago
“All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” United States Constitution, Article I, Section 7 Review the origins and debate over Article I, Section 7 of the United States Constitution, which provides that any bill raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives. These bills were often referred to as “money bills” and this clause today is often referred to as the “Origination Clause.” This provision addresses the authority of the federal government to tax, as well as ..read more
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Congress: Congressional Immunity & Prohibition from Plurality of Office Holding (article 1, section 6 of Constitution)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
6M ago
Topics covered: How and when members of Congress are immune from civil arrests while Congress is in session.  How and why members of Congress are absolutely immune for ANYTHING they say on the floor of Congress.  How and why members of Congress are prohibited from serving in other federal offices, and why federal officers cannot serve as Congressmen. Check out PatriotWeek.org, Judge Warren's book at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com, and the Save our Republic! video series on Patriot Week's YouTube Channel. Support this podcast at: https://anchor.fm/michael-warren9 --- Support thi ..read more
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Congress - Pay, Salary, & Compensation - Constitution Article I Section 6
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
8M ago
Topics covered: United States Constitution Article I, Section 6 addresses how members of the Congress (members of the House of Representatives and the US Senate) are compensated and paid, and who pays their salary. Learn about the debates over Congressional Pay - including who should pay (the federal or State governments?), how they should be paid (money or wheat?), whether compensation should be uniform across the country, and why some members of the Constitutional Convention, Federalists, and Anti-Federalists thought pay by the federal government was important to the integrity of the Co ..read more
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Declaration of Independence - Recitation & Background (2023)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
9M ago
Topics covered: Learn why understanding the Declaration of Independence is important. Learn why the Second Continental Congress decided to have a Declaration of Independence and how a committee of five of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston were chosen to draft it. Explore why John Adams insisted that Thomas Jefferson draft it, and how the Committee and the Second Continental Congress changed Jefferson's draft. Hear the entire Declaration of Independence. Learn more: PatriotWeek.org, Judge Warren's book at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com, and the ..read more
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Congressional Elections & Organization
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
10M ago
Topics covered (Article 1, Section 5 of the Constitution): Judging who wins Congressional Elections Judging the qualifications of members of Congress Quorum of Congress to meet & conduct business Compelling attendance of members of Congress Creating rules and procedures for conducting congressional business Punishing members of Congress Journal of congressional proceedings Adjournments of Congress Check out PatriotWeek.org, Judge Warren's book at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com, and the Save our Republic! video series on Patriot Week's YouTube Channel. Support this podcast at: https://podc ..read more
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Memorial Day - Origins, History & Meaning (Remastered)
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
10M ago
Learn the key historical origins, history, and meaning of the Memorial Day: What is Memorial Day's Origins? How can we give it meaning? What did Pericles, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Frederick Douglass, and others say? Produced by Patriot Week - visit PatriotWeek.org. Check out Judge Warren’s book at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-warren9/support ..read more
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Congressional Elections - Time, Place, and Manner; Meetings of Congress
Patriot Lessons | American History and Civics
by Michael Warren
1y ago
Topics covered: The Times, Places and Manner of holding congressional elections The vigorous opposition of allowing the Congress to supersede State laws involving congressional elections Meetings of Congress - annual basis and starting date Check out PatriotWeek.org, Judge Warren's book at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com, and the Save our Republic! video series on Patriot Week's YouTube Channel. Support this podcast at: https://anchor.fm/michael-warren9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-warren9/support ..read more
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