Articles Containing Tag: Constitution
Bill of Rights Day – 230 Years of Protecting Freedom
December 15 is Bill of Rights Day – a day to celebrate the rights that every American enjoys, from freedom… Read More
The Fourth Amendment: Protecting Privacy and Possessions
Imagine government agents and police searching your home – without your permission or any evidence that you’ve broken the law… Read More
How Has the Bill of Rights Changed?
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the founding documents of the United States. A… Read More
Has the Presidency Become Too Powerful?
The president of the United States has the most significant job in the federal government, leading the executive branch. The… Read More
Revolutionary Women: America’s Founding Females
The Founding Fathers and their heroic actions helped form the United States, where freedoms are first and foremost protected. But… Read More
Fun Facts About the Constitution
It’s Constitution Week, time to learn about and celebrate the founding documents that made the United States the free country… Read More
Constitution Day – The First Day of Constitution Week
On September 17, 1787, after three months of debate, a majority of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed one… Read More
Prince Harry: The First Amendment Is ‘Bonkers’
The U.K.’s Prince Harry has once again to stirred up American media, this time for calling the First Amendment “bonkers” on a… Read More
A Primer on Republics
A republic is a government being ruled by representatives voted for and elected by the citizens. Although the people do… Read More
The Sixth Amendment: A Person’s Rights in Court
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects important rights for people who are accused of committing a crime. Like… Read More
Understanding the 25th Amendment
The Constitution was designed to address a variety of different issues that could arise in the government. But it didn’t… Read More