Constitution for iPad1.8.1 - App Store

THE FULL TEXT
Read the Preamble, all seven Articles, and all 27 Amendments - including the Bill of Rights - in a clean, easy-to-read format. Each section includes editorial notes covering ratification history, key interpretations, and the context behind each clause.

55 BIOGRAPHIES
Explore detailed biographies of every signer of the Constitution. Learn where they were from, the roles they played at the Constitutional Convention, and the offices they held in the new republic.

KEYWORD SEARCH
Basic search for words or phrases anywhere in the text. Now free for all users - use the search bar at the top of the Document or Signers list.

UPGRADE FOR MORE
"Constitution Explained" (optional in-app purchase) adds two study tools. “Ask about this” places common questions on every section of the Constitution - tap one to read a clear, plain-language explanation based on research by the Library of Congress. Question Search lets you type a question in your own words, like “Can the president declare war?”, and points you toward the parts your question relates to. Question Search runs entirely on your device and requires iPadOS 26+ with Apple Intelligence; the section explanations work on any device the app supports.* Nothing you type ever leaves your device, and no account is needed. One purchase covers both tools - no subscription and no recurring charge.

Whether you're a student, a history buff, or a citizen who wants to know the law of the land, Constitution puts America's founding document at your fingertips.

*Question Search uses on-device AI (Apple Intelligence) to match your question to a relevant section; all responses in this feature are educational information only, not legal advice, and may not reflect every court decision or every state's law.

Version History Improved accessibility for “Constitution Explained” feature. 1.8.1 Aug 14 Now includes basic search functionality without additional purchase. New "Constitution Explained" In-App purchase also available: read plain-language explanations of each section and question search uses on-device AI (Apple Intelligence) to match your question to a relevant section. 1.8 Aug 12 Bug fixes 1.7 07/16/2023 Bug fixes 1.6 09/06/2022 Bug fixes and other improvements 1.5.3 03/29/2016 Improved keywords for searching documents. (Note we are aware of an issue with screen re-sizing after making an in app purchase while in landscape mode. We are working to address the issue, but in the mean time the content should display normally when rotating to portrait orientation. ) 1.5.2 08/20/2014 Introduces a new add-on feature: Create and save personal notations for each section of the document. 1.5.1 02/09/2014 Improved text layout, added support for iOS 7 features (dynamic text) and design. 1.5 09/17/2013 Added note regarding Mississippi's ratification of 13th Amendment. Navigation menu appears on screen when app first opens for any users who were not sure where to find Menu button. 1.4.2 03/08/2013 Supports landscape mode, improved highlighting of search results. Includes new upgrade option that incorporates a search feature and turns off ads. 1.4.1 11/23/2012 Includes new upgrade option (In-App Purchase) that incorporates a search feature and removes ads 1.4 11/12/2012 Clarified an issue in notes for Article I, fixed missing background image 1.3.2 07/26/2012 Improved graphics for new iPad display 1.3.1 04/13/2012 Improved text layout 1.3 07/14/2011 Added image and description of the Howard Chandler Christy painting Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States 1.2.5 03/08/2011 Added special section with bios and images of the signers of the original document, minor clarifications in text and notes 1.2 10/08/2010 Minor Changes: Updated App Store links 1.1 06/02/2010 1.0.1 03/31/2010 1.0SEED5 APPROVED 03/23/2010