The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Congress "shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech or of the press." But what does that mean? In this… More →

You've probably heard the phrase "I plead the fifth" in the news, but what exactly does that mean? Inside this detailed guide, readers will explore the language, history, and impact of the… More →

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people who have been accused of crimes. It ensures American citizens can receive a "speedy and public trial . . . by an impartial jury."… More →

The right to own and carry a gun is one of the most hotly debated topics of the 21st century. How do words written 200 years ago apply in a world where there's another mass shooting in the… More →

Young readers will discover what the Supreme Court is and what it does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about how they play a key… More →

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is more than 200 years old. It was written in response to a very specific action on the part of the British government during the… More →

In recent years, high-profile whistleblowers like the NSA's Edward Snowden and Facebook's Frances Haugen have stirred up plenty of controversy, forcing Americans to judge whether these people More →