What Are the Checks and Balances in the US Government
When the Founding Fathers were deciding how to set up the United States of America, they knew they did not want to emulate the...
What Does the Legislative Branch of the Government Do?
The legislative branch of the US government consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Collectively, we refer to the branch as Congress.
Congress...
11th Amendment Provides States with Sovereign Immunity
Have you ever wondered why only state Attorneys General, not citizens, sue other states or the federal government?
The 11th Amendment to the US Constitution...
The 19th Amendment: Women Finally Get the Right to Vote
On August 26, 1920, women in the United States gained the legal right to vote for the first time under the 19th Amendment. It...
Proper Flag Etiquette
Everything about the American flag holds special meaning. It symbolizes our country’s identity and history and provides a way for us to remember those...
Who Can Become a Supreme Court Justice
When there’s a vacancy in the US Supreme Court, the President of the United States nominates a candidate to fill the position. The US...
The History of the Code Talkers
When World War II loomed on the immediate horizon, US military intelligence needed to make it as difficult as possible for the Axis powers...
How the 12th Amendment Corrected Electoral System Weaknesses
Ratified on June 15, 1804, the 12th Amendment altered part of Article II, Section 1 of the 1787 Constitution dealing with the Electoral College,...
The Third Amendment – Does It Matter?
The Founding Fathers of the United States were not weak men. They were realistic and logical. They served a people who had more than...
The Legacy of Richard Nixon
Ask the average American about Richard Nixon, and the first thing they’ll mention will probably be the scandal that ended his presidency. However, Nixon...
