Follow this suggested sequence to build your constitutional law knowledge progressively. You can start anywhere, but this path is designed for optimal learning.
Learn the foundation of American government through interactive lessons, practice activities, and quizzes. Perfect starting point for understanding constitutional law.
Level 1: Foundations
Branches of Government
Discover the roles and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Learn how each branch functions and their key responsibilities.
Level 1: Foundations
Checks & Balances
Learn how the three branches limit each other's power to prevent abuse. Master the core constitutional skill of understanding governmental checks and balances.
Level 2: Rights
Federalism: Federal vs State Power
Understand how power is divided between the federal government and state governments. Learn about the Tenth Amendment and the balance of authority in the American system.
Level 1: Foundations
Bill of Rights Basics
Explore the fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Learn what the Bill of Rights is and why it was added.
Level 2: Rights
Free Speech Basics
Master First Amendment free speech principles. Learn what speech is protected from government action, and understand the narrow limits on certain harmful speech.
Level 2: Rights
Criminal Procedure Basics
Learn how the Constitution protects people in the criminal justice system. Understand the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments and your rights when accused of crimes.
Level 3: Reasoning
Standards of Review
Master how courts decide if laws are constitutional. Learn the three standards—Rational Basis, Intermediate Scrutiny, and Strict Scrutiny—and when each applies.
Level 2: Rights
Supreme Court Basics
Understand how the highest court works. Learn about Supreme Court decisions, holdings, precedent, and the difference between majority opinions and dissents.
Level 2: Rights
Landmark Supreme Court Cases – Intro
Learn about the most important Supreme Court cases in American history. Discover Marbury v. Madison, Brown v. Board, Miranda v. Arizona, and Gideon v. Wainwright.
Level 3: Reasoning
Rights vs Government Interests
Learn how courts balance individual constitutional rights against government reasons for regulation. Understand when rights must give way to public needs.
Level 4: Challenge
Constitution Challenge – Review Game
Comprehensive review game covering all constitutional topics. Test your knowledge of the Constitution, branches, checks and balances, federalism, rights, and the Supreme Court in one challenge.