The U.S. Senate and the nation's history might different if the Constitutional Convention had structured the chamber differently.

The First Amendment – and the freedom of speech it guarantees – is considered a fundamental element of American freedom and ...

There has lately been much debate about free speech. Such open discussion is always beneficial in our society. May we never ...

Malapportionment undermines the principle of "one person, one vote." The U.S. Senate, for example, gives every state two ...

Jill Lepore’s history of the Constitution includes a colorful cast of characters and makes a case for it as a living document ...

On the Constitution, Sept. 11, and democratic process. Allan Appel's latest dispatch from Yale's "America at 250" lecture series.

The Constitution is lauded as the cornerstone of our democracy. But what if it’s the reason we don’t actually have one?

Constitution Day offered an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to reflect on the rights and responsibilities within ...

Last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom made a splashy announcement on a nationally televised morning show. As millions of Americans tuned in over their breakfast and coffee, California's Democratic governor ...

In a little known episode of the constitutional history of the United States, nearing the end of the 18th century there was ...

Earlier this year, the Montana legislature almost took the whole country another step toward a constitutional crisis. A resolution that passed through a Senate committee before stalling on the floor ...

Describe the "small state plan" that was proposed by William Paterson. Explain the reaction among delegates.