There's no denying we live in interesting political times. It seems questions are raised almost daily concerning the power, reach, and authority of the federal and state governments—but few Americans have a thorough working knowledge of the framework of our country. The U.S. Constitution breaks down the core document clause by clause, with explanations of each clause and descriptions of how it has changed over the past 200-plus years. Separated into three parts—"The Original Constitution," "The Bill of Rights," and "Later Amendments"—The U.S. Constitution provides easy to digest portions, making this historic document accessible to the everyday reader.