Article 1 of the Constitution
Article 1 of the US Constitution details the legislative branch of the US Government – also known as Congress. Article 1 establishes that Congress makes laws for the US and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Articles of US Constitution
To understand the United States of America, the Constitution is a great way to get started. Written at the beginning of the nation’s establishment, the document serves as a blueprint. The US Constitution is made up of seven sections or articles which detail the core components of how the government runs the country. Here is […]
Pictures Explain: Article 2 of US Constitution in Simple Terms
Article 2 of the Constitution outlines the executive branch of the US Government. It gives particular attention to the president and his/her powers and responsibilities. As it can be difficult to understand, we have explained the text of the 2nd article in simple words – summarizing the main points. We hope that you find it […]
Pictures Explain: Article 1 of US Constitution in Simple Terms
Article 1 of the Constitution starts off the constitution by establishing what powers Congress holds. As it can be difficult to understand, we have explained the text of the 1st article in simple words – summarizing the main points. We hope that you find it useful. Feel free to share this graphic! Click here to […]
The First Amendment Right of Freedom of the Press
Constitution Ratification Led to Implementing Freedoms When the delegates to the Constitutional Convention completed the US Constitution, they faced the difficult job of getting it ratified. Many state leaders were concerned that the Constitution did not include adequate freedoms. Without a guarantee of these freedoms, key leaders in the states threatened to work against ratifying […]
Free Speech and the First Amendment
An Overview The principle of free speech and freedom of the press is sacrosanct to most Americans. The first amendment to the US constitution is, arguably, the most discussed legal topic of all time. Yet, many questions have been raised, especially in recent times, as to whether the first amendment is actually working for the […]