In 1630, around 1,000 Puritans left England behind for a new start in the New World. Against all odds, they managed to make a success of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. But how did they do it and what impact did it have on our nation?

U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.

Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.

This lesson teaches the student about how the rights of all Americans are protected by exploring the rule of law and identifying examples as related to individual rights and the common good.

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 10. This clip outlines the importance of the Rule of Law as a cornerstone of good government.

President Trump is trying to influence what has traditionally been a non-partisan institution: the Department of Justice. In his first year in office he has appointed a record 18 federal judges and one supreme court justice. What does...

President Donald Trump has publicly ridiculed the Department of Justice and is trying to influence the traditionally non-partisan institution. What does this mean for the future of the rule of law in the United States?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls SNC affair 'disagreement,' reiterates stance that there was no breakdown in the rule of law.

According to the Commission's plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require the approval of Hungary.

Is EU losing credibility over its failure to defend international law in Gaza?

Europe's leaders have not found a consensus position on the war in Gaza, and some have even intervened on Israel's behalf in international legal proceedings.

The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom.

The Commission identified concerns about "undue political influence" over Italy's public broadcaster, pointing to issues about how its leadership is appointed.

The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.

Ukraine's potential accession into the European Union could have an impact of between €110 billion and €136 billion on the bloc's seven-year budget, according to a new report by the Bruegel think tank.

Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations.

The European Commission allowed on Wednesday the release of €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, almost a year after the money was frozen over the country's failure to address persistent rule-of-law concerns.

The European Commission approved on Thursday the revised version of Hungary’s recovery and resilience plan, a decision that foresees the release of €920 million without strings attached.

Brussels worries the new law could be used to target opposition politicians in the run-up to Poland's general election later this year.

Hungary is scheduled to take over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2024.

The European Commission suspects the new Polish law could deprive individuals from their right to run for public office.

The controversial reform has caused an intense and protracted dispute between the Polish government and the European Commission.

The body, which counts 46 countries as members, is the oldest political organisation in Europe and was created three years before the European Coal and Steel Community.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pitched Canadian manufacturing to the influential Council on Foreign Relations in New York City on Friday. Opposition critics say the prime minister is schmoozing with billionaires instead of dealing with...