This is an educational, non-partisan guide to the United States Constitution—what it says, why it was written, and how it still shapes American life today.

Just the Constitution explores the founding document of the United States in clear, thoughtful language—no legal background required. Whether you’re a student, a lifelong learner, or someone who wants to cut through the political noise, this is a place to deepen your understanding of the ideas and institutions that define American democracy.

What you’ll find here:

• Concise explanations of each Article and Amendment
• Historical context to understand what the Founders were responding to
• Landmark Supreme Court cases and how they’ve shaped constitutional meaning
• Insight into how these principles apply to current issues and debates
• Deep Dives into some of the more relevant sections of the Constitution in today’s society.
• A commitment to clarity, accuracy, and neutrality

Why This Matters

The Constitution isn’t just a founding document—it’s a living framework that shapes our rights, responsibilities, and the limits of government power.

But for many Americans, it feels like something distant, technical, or too tangled in politics to make sense of. That’s a problem. Because when we lose connection to the Constitution, we lose the shared language that holds this country together.

This site is about getting that connection back.

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Just the Amendments

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