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

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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

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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?​

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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?