Washington, District of Columbia, United States
"We The People" The US Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government.
"We The People" Uncover everything you need to know about the Preamble to the US Constitution and the seven articles of the Constitution.
Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, walks students through the limits the Constitution places on the national government, the power it grants, and the Constitution’s supremacy over state laws.
How are new amendments ratified to the #Constitution? Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, provides an overview of the amendment #ratification process laid out in Article V and all 27 Amendments. Rosen explains the different periods of constitutional reform: the Founding Era (1791-1804), Reconstruction (1865-1870), the Progressive Era (1913-1920), and the Modern Era (1933-1992).
Explore three main compromises that took place at the #ConstitutionalConvention. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, explains the structure of Congress to balance the big and small states, the use of the Electoral College to elect the president, and the compromises made regarding slavery.
Examine the history of slavery in America by looking at the complex, and often hypocritical views of slavery by the #FoundingFathers and slavery’s relationship with America’s founding documents. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, explains how the #Constitution and its amendments and the Declaration of Independence have been used as tools for abolition and civil rights throughout American history.
The Constitution of the United States has endured for almost two and a half centuries, enabling America to enjoy unparalleled freedom and prosperity. In this 10-part 5-Minute Video series, renowned constitutional scholars explore the origin, the philosophy, and the nuts and bolts of this extraordinary document.
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