Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
Why the federal government is necessary
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State power and the federal government
Steve DeAngelo expresses his beliefs in state power.
Steve DeAngelo expresses his beliefs in state power.
We Can’t Go it Alone!
Peter Sagal visits Hoover Dam to illustrate the federal power during crisis.
Peter Sagal visits Hoover Dam to illustrate the federal power during crisis.
Crowd-sourcing Iceland
Iceland is in the middle of building a new constitution.
Iceland is in the middle of building a new constitution.
Separation of Powers
Our system of government is set up to control power, this animation explains
Our system of government is set up to control power, this animation explains
Too Much Power
Learn about how Watergate tested the Constitution's system to balance power.
Learn about how Watergate tested the Constitution's system to balance power.
The Long View
Historians Richard Beeman and Akhil Amar explain how the Constitution's ability to change.
Historians Richard Beeman and Akhil Amar explain how the Constitution's ability to change.
Change does not always mean you need an AmendmentÂ…
Amendments are not the only way to change rights, learn more from the ERA and Title 9.
Amendments are not the only way to change rights, learn more from the ERA and Title 9.
Framework
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explains the role of the supreme court.
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explains the role of the supreme court.
Constitutional Battle Ground State
Visit Harborside Health Center where the state rights and federal law are in conflict.
Visit Harborside Health Center where the state rights and federal law are in conflict.
The Big Bang Theory
Akhil Amar explains his view on the founding.
Akhil Amar explains his view on the founding.
Philadelphia and the Constitutional Convention
Historian Richard Beeman explains the issues facing the creation of a new government.
Historian Richard Beeman explains the issues facing the creation of a new government.
Power Struggle: Tug of War
Gary Marbut discusses state rights and the advantage of state government.
Gary Marbut discusses state rights and the advantage of state government.
Why the federal government is necessary
Why it's necessary to rely on the power of the federal government.
Why it's necessary to rely on the power of the federal government.
The delicate balance of federal and state government
Which did the founders believe should have more power? Federal or state government?
Which did the founders believe should have more power? Federal or state government?
Should the federal government tell us what to do?
Should the federal government tell us what to do? Jody Freeman explains the benefits.
Should the federal government tell us what to do? Jody Freeman explains the benefits.
How the first amendment works
New York Times Editor Bill Keller explains why he loves the first amendment.
New York Times Editor Bill Keller explains why he loves the first amendment.
What IS freedom of speech?
What freedom of speech really is.
What freedom of speech really is.
The argument for same sex marriage
The 14th amendment's equal protection clause for all citizens.
The 14th amendment's equal protection clause for all citizens.
Rights... have we gone too far?
Have we gone too far in claiming rights?
Have we gone too far in claiming rights?
What does separation of church and state mean?
University of Notre Dame Professor Rick Garnett talks about separation of church and state
University of Notre Dame Professor Rick Garnett talks about separation of church and state
Congressional Gridlock, can it be good?
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about Congressional gridlock.
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about Congressional gridlock.
Does privacy still exist?
Private Investigator Efrat Cohen explains why there really isn't any privacy anymore.
Private Investigator Efrat Cohen explains why there really isn't any privacy anymore.
Official Preview
Hit the road with Peter Sagal for a look at CONSTITUTION USA.
Hit the road with Peter Sagal for a look at CONSTITUTION USA.
Built to Last? - Preview
Consider the systems that have kept the Constitution healthy for more than 225 years.
Consider the systems that have kept the Constitution healthy for more than 225 years.
It's a Free Country - Preview
Examine a key feature of the Constitution: the Bill of Rights.
Examine a key feature of the Constitution: the Bill of Rights.
A More Perfect Union - Preview
Take a sneak peak at CONSTUTITUION USA's "A More Perfect Union."
Take a sneak peak at CONSTUTITUION USA's "A More Perfect Union."
Behind the Scenes with CONSTITUTION USA
Go behind the scenes with CONSTITUTION USA and see what it was like to make the series.
Go behind the scenes with CONSTITUTION USA and see what it was like to make the series.
Constitution USA with Peter Sagal Extended Preview
Host Peter Sagal travels across the country to find the U.S. Constitution.
Host Peter Sagal travels across the country to find the U.S. Constitution.
Economic Liberty
Learn more about government sanctioned monopolies and how it is a Constitutional issue.
Learn more about government sanctioned monopolies and how it is a Constitutional issue.
It’s a Free Country: Know Your Rights!
Richard Beeman explains the Bill of Rights and where it came from.
Richard Beeman explains the Bill of Rights and where it came from.
The Commerce Clause
Learn about the Commerce Clause and how Wickard v. Filburn started it all.
Learn about the Commerce Clause and how Wickard v. Filburn started it all.
Separate but NOT Equal
Visit Little Rock Central HS and learn how the federal government helped integration.
Visit Little Rock Central HS and learn how the federal government helped integration.
Right to a Fair Trial
Who ensures your rights are protected?
Who ensures your rights are protected?
The Importance of the Constitution
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explains the importance of the learning about the Constitution
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explains the importance of the learning about the Constitution
Liberty, equality and the 14th Amendment
What exactly does "liberty" mean? What does "equality" mean?
What exactly does "liberty" mean? What does "equality" mean?
Why has the Constitution lasted so long?
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about why our Constitution has endured as long as it has.
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about why our Constitution has endured as long as it has.
Change the Constitution?
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about what Constitutional changes he would like.
Yale professor Akhil Amar talks about what Constitutional changes he would like.
Who should change the Constitution?
Professor Kurt Lash talks about who he believes should make changes to the Constitution.
Professor Kurt Lash talks about who he believes should make changes to the Constitution.
Randy Barnett on Federalism
Professor Randy Barnett explains his thoughts on federal power.
Professor Randy Barnett explains his thoughts on federal power.
Is the Constitution to blame for gridlock?
Sandy Levinson talks about why he believes the Constitution is responsible for gridlock.
Sandy Levinson talks about why he believes the Constitution is responsible for gridlock.
Rights of Privacy in the bedroom or any room.
Learn more about the rights of privacy and how the Constitution plays a role.
Learn more about the rights of privacy and how the Constitution plays a role.
Is gridlock built into the Constitution?
Is Gridlock Built Into the Constitution?
Is Gridlock Built Into the Constitution?
Protesting Funerals: The First Amendment Put to the Test
Is all speech protected? Learn more about freedom of speech and what rights citizens have.
Is all speech protected? Learn more about freedom of speech and what rights citizens have.
Privacy
Efrat Cohen explains how social media/digital trails have changed the concept of privacy.
Efrat Cohen explains how social media/digital trails have changed the concept of privacy.
Rights are Changing?
Akhil Amar explains why the definition of rights seem to change over time.
Akhil Amar explains why the definition of rights seem to change over time.
Eminent Domain Case: How Can You Take My House?
What right does the government have to take property away from citizens?
What right does the government have to take property away from citizens?
Battles of School Prayer
Learn more about the separation of church and state.
Learn more about the separation of church and state.
Where Should Free Speech End?
Where should the right to free speech end? Peter Sagal explores the first amendment.
Where should the right to free speech end? Peter Sagal explores the first amendment.
Affirmative Action
Affirmative action can sometimes reduce opportunities for others, learn more in this clip.
Affirmative action can sometimes reduce opportunities for others, learn more in this clip.
Becoming part of We the People - part I
Akhil Amar explains his thoughts on the 14th Amendment and how it changed our country.
Akhil Amar explains his thoughts on the 14th Amendment and how it changed our country.
Becoming part of We the People - part II
Ahkil Amar explains the impact slavery had on the Constitution.
Ahkil Amar explains the impact slavery had on the Constitution.
Equal Protection - part I
Does the 14th Amendment protect the right to same sex marriage?
Does the 14th Amendment protect the right to same sex marriage?
Equal Protection - part II
Learn how the 14th Amendment both protects and discriminates against citizens.
Learn how the 14th Amendment both protects and discriminates against citizens.
Equal Protection - part III
Learn more about convicted felons losing the right to vote.
Learn more about convicted felons losing the right to vote.
Balance does not always hold - Wartime
Does the executive branch go too far in times of war? Learn more in this clip.
Does the executive branch go too far in times of war? Learn more in this clip.
Children of Illegal Immigrants and Public Education
Do the Children of Illegal Immigrants Have the Right to Public Education?
Do the Children of Illegal Immigrants Have the Right to Public Education?