Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. <WRAP centeralign> =====Welcome to US Law Explained===== ''"The first duty of society is justice."'' — Alexander Hamilton ''U.S. Law in Plain English.'' {searchform} <WRAP 25em center centeralign> <WRAP 8em column centeralign note>[[negligence]]</WRAP> <WRAP 9em column centeralign note>[[due_process]]</WRAP> <WRAP 7em column centeralign note>[[contract]]</WRAP> </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP centeralign> ==== ⚖️ Understand the Law, Empower Yourself==== </WRAP> <WRAP group> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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.</WRAP> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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]].</WRAP> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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]].</WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP group> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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]].</WRAP> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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]].</WRAP> <WRAP third column centeralign round box> ===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).</WRAP> </WRAP>