PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) — On September 17, 1787, after four months of proposals, counter-proposals, writing, re-writing, and editing, the Constitutional Convention signed their new Constitution for ...

Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education written by Paul G. Summers, retired judge and state attorney general. The Rule of Law is the ...

All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation. This ...

The Constitution’s genius begins with recognizing both the virtues and limitations of human nature. It establishes a system of government that channels human nature toward the good of all. The first ...

In his final speech as president, Barack Obama, speaking to a crowd in Chicago, said: "Our Constitution is a remarkable, beautiful gift; but it's really just a piece of parchment. It has no power on ...

For over 230 years, the Constitution has served as the supreme law of the United States. Before the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation was the ruling document. But it had its problems, ...

U.S. CONSTITUTION. WE THE PEOPLE. THE FIRST THREE WORDS OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION THE BEDROCK FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF BEING A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IS UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTION, KNOWING ...

BOISE, Idaho — Every few years a major question in American politics arises: Should there be a special Convention of States to open up the constitution for amendments? The convention is a national ...