The National Archives presents a superb essay on Magna Carta and Its American Legacy:
Just as Magna Carta stood as a bulwark against tyranny in England, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights today serve similar roles, protecting the individual freedoms of all Americans against arbitrary and capricious rule.
I wish John Ashcroft would read this. Also, FindLaw features an annotated Constitution, showing the major cases that defined each article and amendment. And, the National Archives has essays on the creation of the Constitution and the stylistic artistry of the Declaration of Independence.
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