Bill of Rights: First Amendment
Bill of Rights Day is December 15. Every president has commemorated this day every year since 1962
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
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
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.
U.S. Constitution Article 1 Made Easier: The Congress
The Constitution isn’t as complex as you might imagine. But the jargon can be a little stiff, so we break it down to more easily be understood.
Is the United States a Republic? Or a Democracy?
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?
The US Constitution. Amazing & Resilient
The US Constitution is an amazingly resilient document, guiding the governance of this nation for over two hundred years!