Anthony A. Peacock

Anthony A. Peacock is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Utah State University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Political Science. He also serves as the Director of USU’s Center for the Study of American Constitutionalism, reflecting his deep engagement with constitutional theory and American political thought.

His research focuses on American constitutionalism, political theory, public law, and national security. Peacock's scholarship critically examines the Federalist Papers, the principles of the commercial republic, the rule of law, and the evolution of voting rights and republican governance in the United States. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary legal and political debates.

The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic focus on foundational American political texts and institutions, particularly The Federalist Papers and constitutional interpretation. His work spans political theory, legal history, and public law, with recurring subfields including federalism, republicanism, judicial review, and national security. These works reflect a scholarly commitment to understanding the philosophical and structural underpinnings of American governance.

Peacock has served on the Utah Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights and the Advisory Board of the 'Coalition of Freedom' at the National Constitution Center, demonstrating his engagement with public policy and civic education. He teaches courses in public law, political theory, and national security, and has provided media commentary and delivered lectures nationally and internationally on American politics and constitutional theory.

He is actively involved in academic leadership through his directorship of the Center for the Study of American Constitutionalism, which serves as a hub for research and discussion on constitutional principles, American political thought, and the rule of law.