A Short Story of the Bill of Rights

James Madison in front of text for the US Bill of Rights

Four years after the American War of Independence, James Madison attended the Constitutional Convention as one of Virginia’s delegates. After drafting the Constitution, he thought it was complete. A couple of years later, he agreed with the need for a Bill of Rights to protect all American Citizens

The Liberty Bus Experience

The Give Me Liberty Bus is just one component of the larger Give Me Liberty program. Through the bus and other portions of the program, we endeavor to captivate and ignite these young people’s desire for civic engagement. We want them to be good people, and good citizens.

U.S. Constitution Articles 4-7 Made Easier

When you think of the Constitution, you might think of a complex, hard-to-understand, stuffy old law. In reality, it is fairly straightforward without a lot of the legal jargon that is made in today’s contracts. However, parts of it can be more difficult to understand. This is the second of a four-part series where we […]

The U.S. Constitution Article 3 Made Easier: The Judiciary

us supreme court with tone colors

When you think of the Constitution, you might think of a complex, hard-to-understand, stuffy old law. In reality, it is fairly straightforward without a lot of the legal jargon that is made in today’s contracts. However, parts of it can be more difficult to understand. This is the second of a four-part series where we […]

U.S. Constitution Article 2 Made Easier: The Presidency

view of the white house nearing sunset

The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our government and outlines how it operates. The second part of this important document is Article 2, which explains the Executive Branch. This branch is important because it is responsible for enforcing and executing—or carrying out/making happen—the laws made by Congress.

Is the United States a Republic? Or a Democracy?​

Washington Monument across the reflecting pool.

You have heard both terms republic and democracy used when describing the United States. You might have even argued one or the other yourself. Find out why the other side might be right, too. Is the United States a Democracy or Republic?

United We Pledge Fundraising

Why Nonprofits Like UWP Hold Events, Ask For Money, Need Volunteers and Also Sell Stuff United We Pledge Fundraising For United We Pledge, Liberty Week—the week preceding and including Independence Day—is critical and pivotal for the rest of our year. It’s like a commercial enterprise’s Black Friday, the time of year where we make a […]