Pocket Constitution

DISCLAIMER: Pocket Constitution is an independent educational app and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the United States government, the U.S. Congress, the National Archives, or any other government entity. The text of the U.S. Constitution displayed in this app is sourced from the public-domain transcript published by the U.S. National Archives. You can read the original source at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

Carry the full U.S. Constitution wherever you go — and actually understand it. From the Preamble to the 27th Amendment, every word is at your fingertips, paired with study tools, historical context, and biographies of the founders who signed it. Whether you're a student preparing for a civics or AP Government exam, a citizenship-test taker, an educator, or simply a curious citizen, Pocket Constitution helps you read, study, and remember.

THE COMPLETE CONSTITUTION

Read every Article, Section, and Clause exactly as ratified — plus the Preamble, the Bill of Rights, and all 27 Amendments. Tap any item to expand it, and search the full document instantly to find any phrase or topic. Original source: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

LEARN WITH QUIZZES

Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions across four categories: Amendments, Articles, Signers, and History. Choose Easy (5 questions), Medium (10), or Hard (15). Every answer comes with an explanation. Your high score, accuracy, and best streak are saved.

STUDY WITH FLASHCARDS

Master key concepts with categorized flashcards covering Amendments, Articles, Key Concepts, and Signers. Tap to flip; swipe right for "Know it" or left for "Still learning". Watch your mastery grow over each session.

BUILT-IN GLOSSARY

Look up tricky legal and historical terms — habeas corpus, ex post facto, attainder, emolument, due process, equal protection, and more — with clear definitions and direct references to where each appears in the Constitution.

MEET THE SIGNERS

Browse every signer with portraits, signatures, and a short biography. From George Washington and James Madison to Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin, learn who shaped the document.

REVOLUTIONARY TIMELINE

Walk the road from the Stamp Act to ratification: Pre-Revolution, Revolution Begins, War Expands, Southern Campaign, Victory & Peace, and A New Nation. Each era unfolds with key dates, battles, and turning points.

BOOKMARKS & READING PROGRESS

Bookmark favorite passages for quick recall. Track which sections you've finished with a progress ring that motivates you to read all 27 Amendments.

DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE

Clean, distraction-free reading. Light, Dark, or System theme. Works completely offline — no account, no sign-up. Just open and read.

Pocket Constitution is the everyday companion for anyone who believes the Constitution belongs to "We the People."

SOURCE & ATTRIBUTION

Constitution text sourced from the U.S. National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.

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