What Is a Constitutional Republic?
The United States is not a pure democracy. Depending on where you fall on the political spectrum, you might find that statement shocking —...
Why Was the Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution?
The Constitution was created with the government in mind. The idea was to create a system of checks and balances so that no one...
This Is What Each Branch of the Government Does
The Constitution was created in an effort to prevent any one branch of government from holding too much power, with the interests of the...
How Can People Come to the US From Another Country Legally
Many people dream of coming to the United States. Some come to see Washington, D.C., or New York City, while others hope to build...
The Selective Service: What It Is and Who It Applies To
When men turn 18 in America, they aren’t just considered adults, they’re also old enough to join the military. In fact, every male must...
How Voting Rights Developed in America
Voting rights in America have undergone extensive evolution and continue to do so. The latest change to them is on the table for 2020....
3 Critical Constitutional Amendments
On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution officially became the law of the land. The men of the constitutional convention agreed on this...
Why We Have Executive Orders
Executive orders are one of the parts of our system of governance plenty of people don’t understand. After all, we have a legislature to...
What Kind of Garden Should You Plant for Survival
Planting a vegetable garden is one of the most valuable steps you can take to prepare for survival. Whatever happens, you’ll have food available,...
Women’s Rights, Here’s How We Got Here
The idea of “male privilege” gets a lot of attention in the media these days. While there are valid conversations still to be had...
