The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

On September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day. A federal holiday, Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution, a guiding document that continues to evolve and uphold the rights and freedoms of all U.S....

"State Constitutions" shows the importance of a state constitution and how it works in conjunction with its national counterpart by breaking down the key branches.

Law and policy commentator David Allen Green looks at how the US Supreme Court introduced a constitutional right to an abortion with Roe vs Wade and then removed that constitutional right with Dobbs.

Discover the significance of the 11th Amendment, ratified in 1795, which addresses sovereign immunity and limits the ability to sue states in federal court. Originating from the case of Chisholm v. Georgia, this amendment highlights...

Explore Constitutional Amendments 16 through 20 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. Detailed explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...

The video discusses the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution. It explores how these amendments have shaped our country and affected the lives of citizens, particularly focusing on issues such as...

Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...

Discover the origins and significance of the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which addresses the quartering of soldiers in private homes. Understand how this amendment was a reaction to the British Quartering Acts during the...

How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?

Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.

We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.

In this video, the teacher discusses the 25th, 26th, and 27th Amendments to the United States Constitution. The teacher explains the purpose and significance of each amendment, providing historical context and examples. The teacher also...

The video discusses some of the key amendments in the United States Constitution, specifically focusing on the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments. It explains the importance of these amendments in protecting individual...

When it was ratified in 1789, the US Constitution didn't just institute a government by the people _ it provided a way for the people to alter the Constitution itself. And yet, of the nearly 11,000 amendments proposed in the centuries...

In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the compromises met in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. The United State’s didn’t always have its current system of government. Actually, this is it’s second attempt. Craig will delve into the...

When you think of the US Constitution, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Free speech? The right to bear arms? These passages are cited so often that it's hard to imagine the document without them. But the list of freedoms known...

This video explores the concept of constitutional government, tracing its historical origins and modern implementations. It examines how constitutions act as a framework for governance, detailing the role of constitutions in...

For the past 7 years, Trumbull High School's We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program, under the leadership of Social Studies Teacher Katie Boland, has won the We The People state championship...

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution. This constitution outlines the sharing of power between the monarch, an elected parliament, and...

Constitutions are foundational documents which set out how most countries are run. They are held as sacred and individual sentences studied for their true meaning. However, the UK and a handful of other countries avoid all of that by...

Currently, the UK is one of a handful of countries with an uncodified constitution, meaning there's no one constitutional document that sets out how the UK's democracy works. We asked our audience what they thought about codifying the...

The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context. The Constitution Explained Series. 48 Videos, 6.5 Hours...

Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...