Your Rights: Understanding the U.S. Constitution

Professor, I’ve been thinking about how our legal system works. Can you explain

how the Constitution actually protects us? That is a vital question, Alex.

It starts with the U.S. Constitution, which is the highest law in

our country, created back in 1787. It was designed to establish the

structure of our government and, most importantly, to limit government power to protect

our individual freedoms. The Constitution explains how laws are made and enforced. It creates checks

and balances to prevent any abuse of power, especially within law enforcement.

Take the Fourteenth Amendment, for example. It ensures due process and equal