The Constitution Explained

The Constitution is often hailed as a marvel of brevity and of clarity. It was, however, written in the 18th century, and many of the ideas, concepts, words, phrases, and euphemisms seem odd to us today, if not down right foreign. Some of the more obscure words are defined in The Glossary. But what of the Constitution itself? What does it mean? What does each article, each section, say? This page is like a synopsis …

…generations. 2) All of a person's descendents. [<Lat. posteritas.] Source: AHD Pro tempore: pro tempore adv. For the time being; temporarily. Also: Pro tem. Source: AHD Quorum: quorum n. the number of members required to be present for business to be legally conducted Source: NMW Redress: redress v. 1) To set right, remedy or rectify. 2) To make amends for. Source: AHD Suffrage: suffrage n. 1) A vote. 2) The right or privilege of voting; franchise. Source: AHD