How the Federal Court System Works
A federal lawsuit does not begin by asking which court is most powerful. It begins by asking which court has authority to hear this dispute and what work that court is supposed to do. The structure of the federal judiciary separates trials from appeals and places the Supreme Court above lower federal courts. Article III […]
Presidential Communication and the Bully Pulpit
The presidency attracts sustained national attention. A president can use speeches, interviews, travel, ceremonies, and digital communication to define a problem, promote an agenda, or ask citizens to pressure other officials. This visibility is the “bully pulpit”: a platform for leadership, not a constitutional command. A public address may place an issue on the agenda, […]
