The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the second government formed after The Articles of Confederation failed to meet the nation's changing needs. The Constitution was written in 116 days at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 1787. Its purpose was to replace the Articles of Confederation with a better government to meet the growing nation's needs.
Habeas Corpus: The Ancient Right That Protects Us All
Imagine one day waking up to find the government removing you from your home and locking you away ...
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The 27th Amendment: A Lesson in Persistence
The 27th Amendment to the United States Constitution stands out as an extraordinary example of democracy in action. ...
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The 17th Amendment: A Constitutional Shift in Senatorial Elections
When the United States Constitution was drafted in 1787, the method for selecting U.S. senators was carefully designed ...
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Balancing Power: The U.S. Checks and Balances System
The United States' system of checks and balances is a cornerstone of its constitutional democracy, designed to ensure ...
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The 15th Amendment: A Step Toward Equality
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important achievements in American history. It ...
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The 18th Amendment: America’s Experiment with Prohibition
The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on January 16, 1919, marked the beginning of Prohibition, ...
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Ending Slavery in America
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most pivotal achievements in American history. ...
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The 12th Amendment
The 12th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1804, introduced significant changes to the process of ...
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The 26th Amendment
A significant turning point in American history was the ratification of the 26th Amendment to the United States ...
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