US Constitution
Information about the history of the constitution of United States of America and other facts on US constitution.
House Votes Against Balanced Budget Amendment
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a bill that would create a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Which Amendment Ended Slavery
While most of us know that the U.S. Constitution has been subjected to 27 amendments since it came into effect; which amendment ended slavery is something that not many of us know. Read on for more information on the same...
Implied Powers
The concept of implied powers has been elaborated upon in the following paragraphs. Implied powers is a doctrine and not any specified law. The term implied powers also has a broad and almost universal usage. To know more about this doctrine, read on...
Line Item Veto
Even though line item veto is one of the most debated concepts in the US political arena today, an average American seems to be pretty oblivious about what it is. Continue reading for more information on line-item veto, and how it works.
Presidential Line of Succession
The presidential line of succession ensures that the USA always has a president to govern the nation. Read on to know more...
Presidential Veto
A compilation of some facts about the Presidential veto power intended to answer some FAQs about this legislative concept. Continue reading for more information on how the President of the United States can use his veto power, and how can Congress override it.
Selective Incorporation
The doctrine of selective incorporation is a much debated and controversial aspect in the United States Constitution. Learn more about this doctrine in the article below.
What is the First Amendment
When it comes to the US constitution, what is the first amendment is usually what people would quiz one about, upon discussion of the bill of rights. We look into the various amendments and how history reveals the making of the US constitution's amendments...
What are the First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution
Do you know what are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution? The following write-up will shed light on these ten amendments (collectively known as Bill of Rights) which intend to protect the natural rights of liberty and property in America.
Which Amendment Gave Women the Right to Vote
Do you know which amendment gave women the right to vote in the USA? If not then this is one historic occurrence you must learn about. Read on to find out why...
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
There are many people who wonder what is the necessary and proper clause mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. The following article will cover some information related to what is the necessary and proper clause and help you understand its significance.
Elastic Clause
One of the most powerful clauses in the US Constitution is the elastic clause. The following article will help you understand what is elastic clause and its significance.
Who Wrote the Federalist Papers
Not many people out there can actually boast of knowing who wrote the Federalist Papers and why were they written. If you are one of them, the Federalist Papers summary given below will provide you with the answers to all these questions.
Presidential Pardon
In the following paragraphs, the concept of presidential pardon has been explained. The doctrine of pardon, or clemency, is prevalent in several nations across the world. To know more about presidential pardon, read on…
How Many Amendments to the US Constitution
Do you know how many amendments to the US Constitution are there? Read the article to find out how many and what each of these amendments are...
Federalism in the United States
Federalism in the United States is a very vast subject to get a grip quickly. This article to follow will be an honest attempt to tap the major issues within the larger picture...
Articles of Confederation Vs. Constitution
Going through the Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution comparison given below will help you understand how the two differed from each other. Continue reading for more information on the differences between the Articles and the Constitution.
United States Constitution Facts
Check out some very interesting United States constitution facts in the following article. You'll get to know some interesting facts about US constitution besides being amazed!
Who Signed the Constitution
Have you ever wondered who signed the constitution, that has given you the freedom that you enjoy today? Well let's find out in this article.
Who Wrote the Constitution
The following article will answer some of the FAQs about the US Constitution, such as who wrote the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Continue reading to update yourself about the supreme law of the United States of America.
Breach of Peace
The legal term 'breach of peace', is quite difficult to understand, due to the fact that it is a quite broad concept. The following article defines and elaborates the phenomenon of breach of peace. To know more, read on...
First 10 Amendments
This articles gives you information on some laws that protect the rights of US citizens. Read ahead on the first 10 amendments of the US constitution.
When was the Constitution Written
When was the Constitution written is a question that many ask because all of us have an idea about the turmoil and the concerted effort that our ancestors put in to draft the constitution of one of the most successful democracies of the world. Here is an article that discusses when was the Constitution written and under what circumstances.
Who Signed The US Constitution
US constitution is the supreme law, which defines functioning of the US government. This article will tell you all about the US constitution, who signed the constitution, the list and the names of the people who signed the constitution.
27 Amendments to the US Constitution
The US Constitution, recognized as the supreme and basic law upon which the framework of the US government is set, has been amended 27 times over the past 200 years. The first 10 amendments are collectively known as the 'Bill of Rights' and the other 17 are the subsequent amendments. Here's a detailed list of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution.
What is the Purpose of the Constitution of United States
The Constitution of the United States of America was drafted in 1787. The Judicial, Executive and Legislative segments of the government came into effect in 1789. The main purpose of the US Constitution is to establish the basic rights of all American citizens...
Bill of Rights for Dummies
The Bill of Rights is a collective term used to signify the first ten amendments of the constitution of the United States. Here is some information about the Bill of Rights for dummies.
Who Wrote the United States Constitution
The United States of America is a nation with a history as rich as its people. The country stands tall today on the principles enumerated by the representatives of the first thirteen colonies. The U.S. Constitution is an institution in itself. It has successfully helped countries that earned their freedom from colonial powers later, to develop systems that challenge adversity and welcome change.
The US Constitution Facts
Do you know the term 'democracy' is not mentioned even once in the Constitution of America? Here are some interesting facts about the US Constitution.
First Amendment Protects Protestors at Military Funerals
The First Amendment of the Constitution has been found to protect the rather unsavory activities of the Westboro Baptist Church.
Senate Votes to Extend Some Provisions of Misguided Patriot Act
The U.S. Senate has voted to extend the unconstitutional Patriot Act for another 90 days as it tries to determine what provisions are still "necessary."
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a bill that would create a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Which Amendment Ended Slavery
While most of us know that the U.S. Constitution has been subjected to 27 amendments since it came into effect; which amendment ended slavery is something that not many of us know. Read on for more information on the same...
Implied Powers
The concept of implied powers has been elaborated upon in the following paragraphs. Implied powers is a doctrine and not any specified law. The term implied powers also has a broad and almost universal usage. To know more about this doctrine, read on...
Line Item Veto
Even though line item veto is one of the most debated concepts in the US political arena today, an average American seems to be pretty oblivious about what it is. Continue reading for more information on line-item veto, and how it works.
Presidential Line of Succession
The presidential line of succession ensures that the USA always has a president to govern the nation. Read on to know more...
Presidential Veto
A compilation of some facts about the Presidential veto power intended to answer some FAQs about this legislative concept. Continue reading for more information on how the President of the United States can use his veto power, and how can Congress override it.
Selective Incorporation
The doctrine of selective incorporation is a much debated and controversial aspect in the United States Constitution. Learn more about this doctrine in the article below.
What is the First Amendment
When it comes to the US constitution, what is the first amendment is usually what people would quiz one about, upon discussion of the bill of rights. We look into the various amendments and how history reveals the making of the US constitution's amendments...
What are the First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution
Do you know what are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution? The following write-up will shed light on these ten amendments (collectively known as Bill of Rights) which intend to protect the natural rights of liberty and property in America.
Which Amendment Gave Women the Right to Vote
Do you know which amendment gave women the right to vote in the USA? If not then this is one historic occurrence you must learn about. Read on to find out why...
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
There are many people who wonder what is the necessary and proper clause mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. The following article will cover some information related to what is the necessary and proper clause and help you understand its significance.
Elastic Clause
One of the most powerful clauses in the US Constitution is the elastic clause. The following article will help you understand what is elastic clause and its significance.
Who Wrote the Federalist Papers
Not many people out there can actually boast of knowing who wrote the Federalist Papers and why were they written. If you are one of them, the Federalist Papers summary given below will provide you with the answers to all these questions.
Presidential Pardon
In the following paragraphs, the concept of presidential pardon has been explained. The doctrine of pardon, or clemency, is prevalent in several nations across the world. To know more about presidential pardon, read on…
How Many Amendments to the US Constitution
Do you know how many amendments to the US Constitution are there? Read the article to find out how many and what each of these amendments are...
Federalism in the United States
Federalism in the United States is a very vast subject to get a grip quickly. This article to follow will be an honest attempt to tap the major issues within the larger picture...
Articles of Confederation Vs. Constitution
Going through the Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution comparison given below will help you understand how the two differed from each other. Continue reading for more information on the differences between the Articles and the Constitution.
United States Constitution Facts
Check out some very interesting United States constitution facts in the following article. You'll get to know some interesting facts about US constitution besides being amazed!
Who Signed the Constitution
Have you ever wondered who signed the constitution, that has given you the freedom that you enjoy today? Well let's find out in this article.
Who Wrote the Constitution
The following article will answer some of the FAQs about the US Constitution, such as who wrote the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Continue reading to update yourself about the supreme law of the United States of America.
Breach of Peace
The legal term 'breach of peace', is quite difficult to understand, due to the fact that it is a quite broad concept. The following article defines and elaborates the phenomenon of breach of peace. To know more, read on...
First 10 Amendments
This articles gives you information on some laws that protect the rights of US citizens. Read ahead on the first 10 amendments of the US constitution.
When was the Constitution Written
When was the Constitution written is a question that many ask because all of us have an idea about the turmoil and the concerted effort that our ancestors put in to draft the constitution of one of the most successful democracies of the world. Here is an article that discusses when was the Constitution written and under what circumstances.
Who Signed The US Constitution
US constitution is the supreme law, which defines functioning of the US government. This article will tell you all about the US constitution, who signed the constitution, the list and the names of the people who signed the constitution.
27 Amendments to the US Constitution
The US Constitution, recognized as the supreme and basic law upon which the framework of the US government is set, has been amended 27 times over the past 200 years. The first 10 amendments are collectively known as the 'Bill of Rights' and the other 17 are the subsequent amendments. Here's a detailed list of the 27 amendments to the US Constitution.
What is the Purpose of the Constitution of United States
The Constitution of the United States of America was drafted in 1787. The Judicial, Executive and Legislative segments of the government came into effect in 1789. The main purpose of the US Constitution is to establish the basic rights of all American citizens...
Bill of Rights for Dummies
The Bill of Rights is a collective term used to signify the first ten amendments of the constitution of the United States. Here is some information about the Bill of Rights for dummies.
Who Wrote the United States Constitution
The United States of America is a nation with a history as rich as its people. The country stands tall today on the principles enumerated by the representatives of the first thirteen colonies. The U.S. Constitution is an institution in itself. It has successfully helped countries that earned their freedom from colonial powers later, to develop systems that challenge adversity and welcome change.
The US Constitution Facts
Do you know the term 'democracy' is not mentioned even once in the Constitution of America? Here are some interesting facts about the US Constitution.
First Amendment Protects Protestors at Military Funerals
The First Amendment of the Constitution has been found to protect the rather unsavory activities of the Westboro Baptist Church.
Senate Votes to Extend Some Provisions of Misguided Patriot Act
The U.S. Senate has voted to extend the unconstitutional Patriot Act for another 90 days as it tries to determine what provisions are still "necessary."