Civics 101 The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Mar 22, 2022
Join Linda Monk, a constitutional scholar, David O. Stewart, author of "The Summer of 1787," Woody Holton, a historian, and Alvin Tillery, director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy, as they dive into the origins of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They discuss the fraught debates of the Constitutional Convention, the compromises that shaped our government, and the evolving interpretation of individual liberties. Their insights reveal how these foundational documents continue to influence democracy and social justice in America.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Foundations of the Constitution
01:41 • 14min
The Tension of Power and Compromise in Government Formation
16:04 • 2min
Compromises at the Constitutional Convention
17:36 • 13min
The Evolution of the Constitution
30:23 • 4min
Interactive Learning about the Bill of Rights
34:17 • 2min
The Journey to the Bill of Rights
36:07 • 11min
Rights of the Accused and the Bill of Rights
47:20 • 4min
The Bill of Rights: Symbolism vs. Substance
51:10 • 6min
The People as Protectors of Liberty
57:29 • 2min
