When it comes to political debates on social media, the words “freedom of speech” will no doubt pop up during an argument at least once. While it’s true that the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Americans’ freedom of speech, the concept itself is...
Though it’s the first official document for basic rights in the United States, the U.S. Constitution has an extensive history before, during, and after it was written. What do we know about the document beyond what was taught in elementary school? Let’s take a look...
Like most countries, the United States has a highly developed and multi-level legal system. Courts are organized by jurisdiction, which goes from small local districts up to the Supreme Court at the federal level. Every citizen needs to understand how the court system...
Many of our laws are based on ancient texts that have been passed down through the centuries. One example is the Code of Hammurabi, which provides a basis for our civil court system. Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who reigned between the years 1792 to 1750 B.C....
