MPSL VLog: Check-Up on Health Care Policy

How does the recent Supreme Court health care decision affect Obama’s chance at re-election? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Your Vote Controls Who Appoints Federal Judges

The Supreme Court and lower federal courts have the power to determine whether laws and policies are constitutional. Lately, judges have decided issues along political party lines. Your vote for President is also a vote for who will be appointed to the federal bench. Professor Gaffaney explains.

Weekly Poll: Your Opinion on Individual Mandate

A recent poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that a majority of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of the “individual mandate” in the Affordable Care Act. What do you think?

MPSL VLog: Health Care and Other Economic Decisions

Congress gets much of its power to legislate from the commerce clause in the U.S. Constitution.  Does the current health care reform bill relate to interstate commerce enough for it to survive multiple lawsuits?  Professor Gaffaney explains.

Video Glossary: Judicial Review

Judicial review sometimes involves declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional.  Is the recent health care bill one such act? Professor Gaffaney explains.