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Starting with the Bill of Rights, the Constitution contains 27 amendments that help provide unalienable rights to all ...

The first act to become a member of the military is to take the oath of office, which begins: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm ...

Under the Constitution, the president is commander in chief of the army and navy. Washington initially saw his role as that of a general: he took to the field with troops when farmers in western ...

Since the adoption of the Constitution in 1789, the United States has been regarded as a model of democracy and civil society ...

Since the adoption of the Constitution in 1789, the United States has been regarded as a model of democracy and civil society ...

Washington enjoyed the unreserved trust of his countryman, a point emphasized by Alexander Hamilton, who said the first administration – and the Constitution itself – would be on trial.

The framers envisioned a limited federal government with strong state autonomy, but the modern U.S. government is far more centralized and expansive, reflecting the rise of execut ...

The appeal is an appalling document, which exposes both the political bankruptcy of American liberalism and the deplorable ...

The average lifespan of a constitution, often called a "living document," has not increased to the same extent over the last two centuries. Wars, internal conflicts, economic crises, and political ...

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The future belongs to our children. I want our future generations to embody qualities that make America great: personal ...