A More or Less Perfect Union

Examine the struggles and compromises behind the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Were the Framers’ words meant to evolve with the nation—or only through the amendment process outlined in the document itself?

Explore major constitutional amendments—including the Bill of Rights and those on slavery equal protection and voting—through landmark Supreme Court decisions. Experts unpack key rulings and their impact on American life.

See how the Constitution faces pressure today as all three branches of government—through action or inaction—erode its protections. Judge Ginsburg asks: Are we ceding our rights so gradually we don’t realize it’s happening?