Article II of the United States Constitution creates the framework for the Executive Branch. Section 1 states the qualifications for the president – must be a natural-born citizen, 35 years of age, and have been a resident of the U.S. for at least fourteen years – while Section 4 states that “the President, Vice President […]
Each generation, the courts have decreased the frequency in which they award alimony in divorce proceedings. This downward trend is directly related to the fact that, in the majority of Americans households, both spouses continually work throughout the duration of the marriage. If you reside in Nebraska, the law states the court may order payment […]
Next question in the series “Things You Should Know According to Your Neighborhood Lawyer – Constitution Edition” Question 5: How could Jeannette Rankin have served in Congress before the Nineteenth Amendment (woman suffrage) was adopted? Answer: “The Constitution never prohibited women from voting or serving in public office, leaving that for the states to decide. […]