Analyst's note: Absolutely must read. A friend has the book version and has used it on occasion and found it very helpful. Heritage has now come out with it ONLINE at http://www.heritage.org/constitution/#!/about
"The Heritage Guide to the Constitution is intended to provide a brief and accurate explanation of each clause of the Constitution as envisioned by the Framers and as applied in contemporary law. Its particular aim is to provide lawmakers with a means to defend their role and to fulfill their responsibilities in our constitutional order. Yet while the Guide will provide a reliable reference for lawmakers and policy-makers, and be especially useful for the trained jurist, it is written to be explanatory and educational, accessible and helpful for informed citizens and students of the Constitution generally. [....]"
Highly recommend that we all check it out.... frequently!!