Congress comes up with and passes bills. The president signs those bills into laws. But what happens when one of those laws – or an action by the federal government or one of the states – might violate the Constitution?… Read More
Since private, religious schools started opening up across the nation in the 1800s, there has been an issue with government funding. Even though the separation of church and state had been well established, there have been lawsuits throughout the years…. Read More
Police officers carry a lot of power and wide freedom on how to use it. They often decide whether to start investigations and how those investigations proceed. When it comes to using force, the police also have a wide range… Read More
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States judiciary branch. The nine judges (justices) of the court hear some of the most important legal cases in the country. For the first time ever, the public can now… Read More