=====Welcome to US Law Explained===== ''"The first duty of society is justice."'' — Alexander Hamilton ''U.S. Law in Plain English.'' {searchform} [[negligence]] [[due_process]] [[contract]] ==== ⚖️ Understand the Law, Empower Yourself==== ===Core Legal Concepts=== From [[negligence]] to [[due_process]], we break down the essential legal terms you need to know. No jargon, just plain English explanations. ===Fundamental Rights=== Grasp the principles that protect you. Explore your Constitutional guarantees, from [[freedom_of_speech]] to the right to a [[fair_trial]] and protection against [[unreasonable_searches]]. ===Practical Legal Guides=== Step-by-step guides for real-life situations. Learn how to navigate common issues like [[starting_a_business]], [[landlord-tenant_disputes]], or understanding a [[personal_injury_claim]]. ===Understanding the System=== Learn who's who and what's what in the American legal system. Understand the roles of [[judges]] and [[juries]], the difference between [[state_and_federal_courts]], and the process of a [[lawsuit]]. ===Landmark Court Cases=== Discover the stories that shaped the law today. We explain the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases, from [[marbury_v_madison]] to [[brown_v_board_of_education]] and [[miranda_v_arizona]]. ===Laws & Legislation=== Get clear explanations of major federal laws that affect daily life, such as the [[civil_rights_act_of_1964]], the [[americans_with_disabilities_act]] (ADA), and the [[family_and_medical_leave_act]] (FMLA).