The War Powers Resolution
Who in the U.S. government has the authority to declare war? According to the U.S. Constitution, that responsibility is divided between the president and the U.S. Congress. On February 28, 2026, […]
U.S. Constitution
Congress, the President, and War
In early January 2026, President Trump ordered military action in Caracas, Venezuela, in order to capture the nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro. In the days that followed, the Trump administration took control of Venezuela’s government […]
Celebrate Constitution Week
On September 17, the United States celebrates an important anniversary. On that date in 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention added their signature to a document […]
Stuff YOU Should Know
Brazil’s Election Upset On October 30, 2022, the people of Brazil voted in a new president: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. “Lula,” as da Silva […]
The Nineteenth Amendment Turns 100
August 18, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment’s ratification to the Constitution. This amendment granted white women the right to vote. The […]
ERA . . . yes?
This week’s story update on the Election Central Web site discusses the possibility of finalizing a Constitutional amendment that is generations in the making. Women […]
The President vs. Anonymous
This week’s story update on the Election Central Web site looks into two dramatic stories surrounding President Trump and his administration. On September 5, the New […]
Constitution Week Resources
There are lots of teaching resources out there that provide ways to teach the meaning and structure of the Constitution. Here are some informative and […]