U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
All about the United States Constitution including the complete text. Find out how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution.
Separation of Powers
Separation of powers forms the cornerstone of the constitutional framework envisioned by the Founding Fathers to ensure a form of government in which no individual or group ever becomes too powerful.
Separation of powers forms the cornerstone of the constitutional framework envisioned by the Founding Fathers to ensure a form of government in which no individual or group ever becomes too powerful.
U.S. Government 101
The basics of U.S. Government. The three branches of government, from which grow checks and balances, and the separation of powers as envisioned by the Founding Fathers.
The basics of U.S. Government. The three branches of government, from which grow checks and balances, and the separation of powers as envisioned by the Founding Fathers.
The Branches of Government
The United States has three branches of government: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Each of these branches has a distinct and essential role in the function of the government, and they were established in Articles 1 (legislative), 2 (executive) and 3 (judicial) of the U.S. Constitution.
The United States has three branches of government: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Each of these branches has a distinct and essential role in the function of the government, and they were established in Articles 1 (legislative), 2 (executive) and 3 (judicial) of the U.S. Constitution.
Constitution -- Complete Text
Democracy in four pages. The full text of the United States Constitution plus amendments, from your About Guide.
Democracy in four pages. The full text of the United States Constitution plus amendments, from your About Guide.
The Federalist Papers
The 85 Federalist Papers were written between October 1787 and May 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Through publishing them, the authors hoped to both explain the new Constitution to the people of America and to garner their support for it.
The 85 Federalist Papers were written between October 1787 and May 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Through publishing them, the authors hoped to both explain the new Constitution to the people of America and to garner their support for it.
The Constitution in Spanish
Constitución de los Estados Unidos de América - from Georgetown University.
Constitución de los Estados Unidos de América - from Georgetown University.
Rumsfeld Defends Super-snooper Project
If you think a high-tech government anti-terror plan to learn almost everything about everybody will violate your rights, you just need to "take a nice deep, deep breath," says Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. From your About Guide.
If you think a high-tech government anti-terror plan to learn almost everything about everybody will violate your rights, you just need to "take a nice deep, deep breath," says Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. From your About Guide.
Congress Confirms 'God' in Pledge, Motto
In the latest chapter of the constitutional saga of separating church and state, the US Congress has passed a law affirming "under God" as an official part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
In the latest chapter of the constitutional saga of separating church and state, the US Congress has passed a law affirming "under God" as an official part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pledge of Allegiance Declared Unconstitutional
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional under the First Amendment due to its inclusion of the phrase "under God."
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional under the First Amendment due to its inclusion of the phrase "under God."
Bush Declares Constitution Week
On Sept. 17, 1787, a group of 55 men in Philadelphia signed the US Constitution and changed the world forever. Now, President Bush has declared a week just for celebrating the Constitution.
On Sept. 17, 1787, a group of 55 men in Philadelphia signed the US Constitution and changed the world forever. Now, President Bush has declared a week just for celebrating the Constitution.
Does God Belong In US Government?
Saying "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance -- unconstitutional. Using tax-supported vouchers for tuition to religious schools -- constitutional. Being free to argue about it -- priceless. What’s your opinion?
Saying "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance -- unconstitutional. Using tax-supported vouchers for tuition to religious schools -- constitutional. Being free to argue about it -- priceless. What’s your opinion?
Constitution Day – Celebrate it!
On September 17, 1787, the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting. Only one item of business occupied the agenda that day, to sign the Constitution of the United States of America. From your About Guide.
On September 17, 1787, the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting. Only one item of business occupied the agenda that day, to sign the Constitution of the United States of America. From your About Guide.
Bill of Rights -- Text
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, from your About Guide.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, from your About Guide.
Bill of Rights -- the Original
Transcript of the Bill of Rights as originally submitted to the people for ratification. There was an amendment that failed to be ratified. From your About Guide.
Transcript of the Bill of Rights as originally submitted to the people for ratification. There was an amendment that failed to be ratified. From your About Guide.
Religious Liberty Archive
An extensive repository of valuable information and a useful resource for anyone seeking information about state and federal laws pertaining to religious freedom in the United States. Users can view Supreme Court cases and commentaries, state statutes, and important historical documents and speeches relevant to religious freedom in the United States.
An extensive repository of valuable information and a useful resource for anyone seeking information about state and federal laws pertaining to religious freedom in the United States. Users can view Supreme Court cases and commentaries, state statutes, and important historical documents and speeches relevant to religious freedom in the United States.
Federalist Papers
The 85 Federalist Papers were written between October 1787 and May 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Through publishing them, the authors hoped to both explain the new Constitution to the people of America and to garner their support for it.
The 85 Federalist Papers were written between October 1787 and May 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Through publishing them, the authors hoped to both explain the new Constitution to the people of America and to garner their support for it.
The Americans Who Risked Everything
Written by Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr., a great and inspiring paper on the lives of the Founding Fathers before, during and after the creation of the Constitution. Fascinating history.
Written by Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr., a great and inspiring paper on the lives of the Founding Fathers before, during and after the creation of the Constitution. Fascinating history.
Church and State: How the Court Decides
The Court applies these three "tests" to religious practices when deciding their constitutionality under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. From your About Guide.
The Court applies these three "tests" to religious practices when deciding their constitutionality under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. From your About Guide.
Separating Church and State
A look at current and past legislation and laws involving school prayer and the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools. From your About Guide.
A look at current and past legislation and laws involving school prayer and the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools. From your About Guide.
Supreme Court - No Football Prayers
Finding that the practice violates the constitutionally required separation of church and state, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that public school districts may not allow students to lead prayers at high school football games. From your About Guide.
Finding that the practice violates the constitutionally required separation of church and state, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that public school districts may not allow students to lead prayers at high school football games. From your About Guide.
Supreme Court Strikes Anti-abortion Law
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a 5-4 ruling striking down as unconstitutional a state law prohibiting the procedure referred to as a "partial birth abortion" in the state of Nebraska. From your About Guide.
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a 5-4 ruling striking down as unconstitutional a state law prohibiting the procedure referred to as a "partial birth abortion" in the state of Nebraska. From your About Guide.
The Six 'Constitutional' Commandments
The Supreme Court would throw out a law allowing schools to post the Ten Commandments. But, the last six Commandments are clearly constitutionally clean by Court standards. From your About Guide.
The Supreme Court would throw out a law allowing schools to post the Ten Commandments. But, the last six Commandments are clearly constitutionally clean by Court standards. From your About Guide.
The Constitution Explained
A simple, article-by-article explanation of the Constitution from Constitution.net
A simple, article-by-article explanation of the Constitution from Constitution.net
Things NOT in the Constitution
Lots of things you have always assumed come from the Constitution don't. Like "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It's from the Declaration of Independence. Find out many more from Constitution.net
Lots of things you have always assumed come from the Constitution don't. Like "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It's from the Declaration of Independence. Find out many more from Constitution.net
US Constitutional Government and Civics
If you teach government or civics, and need some lesson plans or great ideas, look no further. This US Government Info/Resources affiliate site has what you need.
If you teach government or civics, and need some lesson plans or great ideas, look no further. This US Government Info/Resources affiliate site has what you need.
What the Founding Fathers Said
Quotes by Jefferson, Madison, Adams and the other framers on the "right to keep and bear arms." Compiled by the Second Amendment Resource Center.
Quotes by Jefferson, Madison, Adams and the other framers on the "right to keep and bear arms." Compiled by the Second Amendment Resource Center.
Religious Liberty in the Public Schools
Materials from the First Amendment Center on how schools can legally teach about religion and the Bible.
Materials from the First Amendment Center on how schools can legally teach about religion and the Bible.