Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 2 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment addresses how representation in Congress is counted among the states. It also says that if a state denies or limits voting rights for eligible citizens, that state’s representation in Congress can be reduced. 🗳️⚖️ Why it matters: This section connects votin

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 1 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment affirms citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States. It also requires states to provide due process of law and equal protection under the law. ⚖️🛡️ Why it matters: This section is a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States. It he

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 10. What it means:The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. It helps define the balance of power between the federal government, state governments, and the people. 📜⚖️ Why it matters:This amendment

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 9. What it means: The Ninth Amendment reminds us that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Just because a right is not specifically named does not mean it does not exist. 📜🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect the idea that people have broader rights and freedoms beyond the