The Constitution, one card at a time
All 7 articles and 27 amendments of the U.S. Constitution as picture-book cards: the original words, a plain-English version and the year each became law.
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Senators elected by the people
Senators are elected directly by voters instead of being chosen by state legislatures.
New term start dates (the 'Lame Duck' amendment)
Terms of the President and Vice President start January 20, and Congress's start January 3. Sets rules if...
Limits on congressional pay raises
A pay change Congress votes for itself can't take effect until after the next House election. Proposed in...