As the foundational primary text of the United States' federal government, the U.S. Constitution will intrigue readers as they step into colonial America and surround themselves with primary sources from this time period. In this volume, readers uncover quotes, images of original documents and places, and other primary sources as they learn about the origins of the Constitution as well as the separation of powers and checks and balances in the government. They also learn more about the key individuals who drafted this primary source, all the while using critical thinking skills about the past to gain an understanding of the current state of American politics.