UNBIASED Politics Unbiased University: Everything You Need to Know About the United States Constitution
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Feb 23, 2026 A clear crash course on the Constitution’s origins, purpose, and evolution. Short lessons on federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights. Explanations of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, major compromises, and the Electoral College. Quick rundowns of the Bill of Rights, amendment methods, later amendments, and quirky Constitution trivia.
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Why The Articles Failed And Triggered A New Constitution
- The Articles of Confederation created a weak federal government that couldn't tax or enforce decisions.
- Delegates met in 1787 in Philadelphia to replace it, aiming for a stronger central government while avoiding tyranny.
How The Great Compromise Shaped Congress
- The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with proportional House representation and equal-state Senate representation.
- House terms were set at two years; Senate six years with staggered elections to balance population and state interests.
What The Three Fifths Compromise Actually Did
- The Three-Fifths Compromise counted three out of five enslaved people for House representation.
- It resolved Southern/Northern disputes by inflating slave states' populations despite enslaved people lacking voting rights.