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Pocket Constitutions: Read It. Know It. Defend It.

The Constitution belongs in every classroom and every conversation about American civic life. Help students and communities explore our founding documents with BRI's Pocket Constitutions.

Put the Constitution in Their Hands

The Bill of Rights Institute offers two ways to bring Pocket Constitutions to your community. Choose the path that works best for you! Launch a Pocket Constitution Campaign to rally support in your community, or purchase bulk copies directly, with classroom sets available starting at 100 copies for $75.

“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." — George Washington

Lili V.

NY Teacher

“I have been using [the pocket constitutions] this year and I absolutely love them! The kids have them every day. They pull them out, highlight information, and look up information. This has been such a great addition to my classes. I just wanted to thank your organization!!”

Jeffrey M.

CA Teacher

“I gave out your Pocket Constitutions at the beginning of the semester and we have been using them and enjoying them daily. We have a “pocket” in our notebooks for our pocket constitutions and whenever we are talking about something that references The Constitution we pull them out and highlight…

John B.

PA Teacher

“These books go very fast! ... The feedback from principals, teachers, and parents has been extremely positive as they encourage kids to learn and truly understand the scope & spirit of our founding documents.”
Graphic featuring text about the Constitution and a historical illustration of a meeting.

Take the Constitution Quiz

Put knowledge into practice with the How Much Do You Know? Constitution Quiz! Our interactive quiz explores the debates, compromises, and key ideas that shaped the Constitutional Convention and continue to inform civic learning and civic life today.

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Beyond the Constitution 

Continue Exploring the Constitution
U.S. Constitution document page with the preamble and title "Primary Source Essentials".Video

U.S. Constitution | Primary Source Essentials

2 Min

What does the Constitution do? What are the principles of self-government in the Constitution? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials and United States Constitution summary, learn how the US Constitution was framed as a stronger, yet limited, government built upon certain principles. The US Constitution Explained | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/videos/the-constitution-explained-a-primary-source-close-read-w-bri

Title card for a mini documentary on the Constitutional Convention, featuring an illustration of the event.Video

Constitutional Convention Mini Documentary | Constitution Day

7 Min

This mini documentary tells the story of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where delegates debated fiercely over representation, executive power, and the protection of liberty. From the Virginia and New Jersey Plans to the Great Compromise and the creation of the presidency, discover how disagreement, debate, and compromise produced a Constitution built on natural rights, popular sovereignty, and the promise of limited government.

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Inspire Civic Learning Today

Whether in the classroom or the community, Pocket Constitutions help learners explore and apply the founding principles.

  • Poster featuring a green background with a portrait of Benedict Arnold and the title "Dishonor."
  • Poster of Dwight Eisenhower in military uniform with the word "Integrity" and an American flag background.
  • A poster featuring a historical image of Elizabeth Edgerton with the word "Courage" and a blue accent.
  • Poster featuring a historical figure, Clara Barton, with the word "Responsibility" and a teal background.

Expand the Founding Principles with Games, Posters, and More

Classroom games, posters, and other civic learning resources help students put the Founding principles into practice. Interested in starting a campaign? Campaign opportunities for these resources are coming soon, but they're available to order today.

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