The Constitution for the United States of America, Its Sources and Its Applications
In this HTML Edition the Text of the Constitution is presented one phrase at a time, immediately followed by the history and reasons for the inclusion of that particular phrase in the Constitution, with reference links to other pertinent data contained elsewhere in the text.
A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
This article provides an in-depth look at the Constitutional Convention and the ratification process.
Questions & Answers Pertaining to the Constitution
This article presents interesting facts about the Constitution.
The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription
This is a transcription of the Constitution in its original form. Items that are hyperlinked have since been amended or superseded. The hyperlink leads to the amendment.
On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States therefore proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution that met arguments most frequently advanced against it. The first two proposed amendments, which concerned the number of constituents for each Representative and the compensation of Congressmen, were not ratified. Articles 3 to 12, however, ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, constitute the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.
The NCC was established by Congress through the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988, as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. NCC was established to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.
Find Law: Cases and Codes: U.S. Constitution
Designed for legal professionals, this site provides detailed information on judicial issues related to the U.S. Constituition. This is an excellent starting point for students wishing to study Supreme Court cases related to the amendments to the Constitution.
Analysis and Interpretation: Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States
Prepared by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, court cases are listed in cumulative supplements. The 2000 Supplement supersedes the 1998 Supplement. It contains all the information included in the 1998 Supplement in addition to new information. This site is somewhat difficult for the middle school student to explore, but you can find some of the very best information here.