Today is National Constitution Day! It Is Our Bulwark Against Unchecked Power!

Why America’s founding charter remains the greatest safeguard of liberty against government overreach

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Happy Constitution Day!

Today we celebrate the most remarkable governing document in human history—one that has kept our republic free for 237 years. Drafted in 1787 and ratified a year later, the Constitution has endured world wars, economic crises, and political upheavals, yet it remains our bulwark against unchecked government power.

In this special column, I explore the genius of the framers: the separation of powers that prevents tyranny, the federalist system that keeps government close to the people, and the originalist vision that ties liberty to the text rather than the whims of judges. These safeguards aren’t relics of the past—they’re the reason America still stands as the world’s longest-running constitutional republic. And, of course, I have quotes from our founders!

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