Produced by the Congressional Research Service, this set provides historical context, in-depth analysis, and citations to court cases that have interpreted our constitution. Other editions and supplements of the analysis and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution [all are PDF]:
Most citizens are familiar with the first 10 amendments that make up the bill of rights, but some later amendments are just as important if not more so, covering everything from women's suffrage to prohibition.
Written in 1787 and 1788, these papers written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay are essential for understanding the reasoning behind the framer's constitution.
An online interactive exhibit from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the timeline highlights key moments in constitutional history through, text, video, audio, and graphic media.