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Welcome to our 8 part Constitution Series where we will discuss how our Constitutional Amendments protect our lives today.
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UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
The primary author of the U.S. Constitution was James Madison. Other key contributors included Alexander Hamilton, Governeur Morris, James Wilson and John Dickinson. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
BILL OF RIGHTS
The primary author of the Bill of Rights was James Madison
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
FEDERALIST PAPERS
The Federalist Papers include 85 essays that explain the logic and reasoning behind the U.S. Constitution. Authored primarily by Alexander Hamilton as well as James Madison and John Jay the Federalist Papers were written to urge colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
https://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/fed.asp
RATIFICATION
For a deep dive into how each American colony contributed to the creation of the United States of America, consider this remarkable book authored by Pauline Meier: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ratification/Pauline-Maier/9780684868554
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First Amendment
Release Date: June 28, 2026
We will explore the First Amendment and focus on the Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Speech
Featuring Denise Hays
Privacy In The Digital Age
Release Date: July12, 2026
We explore the rights we have with the Fourth Amendment
Featuring Dan Schmidt
From Bench to Ballot
Release Date: July 26, 2026
The Courts are where the Constitution becomes real. Understanding the Courts gives you the power to research your vote.
Religion and Government
Release Date: August 9, 2026
We explore the rights of Religion and Government in the First Amendment
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Voting Rights
Release Date: August 23, 2026
We explore the rights in the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Fourth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments
Education and Constitutional Rights
Release Date: September 6, 2026
We explore the rights shaped by the Supreme Court interpretation of the Amendments
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Economy and Constitutional Power
Release Date: September 20, 2026
We explore the rights under the Commerce Clause: Taxing and Spending Clause
Melting Pot and Immigration
Release Date: October 4, 2026
We explore the rights regarding Birthright Citizenship and other Constitutional rights
