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Constitution 101

This course is under construction!

We're actively working on this course, so what you see is only a sample of our Constitution 101 content. The full course will be published in Summer 2024.

Unit 1: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional Interpretation

Why Have a Civil Dialogue?: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional InterpretationThe Original Constitution: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional InterpretationAmending the Constitution: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional Interpretation
The 27 Amendments: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional InterpretationMethods of Constitutional Interpretation: Civil Dialogue, The Constitution, and Constitutional Interpretation

Unit 2: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to Change

The Declaration of Independence: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to ChangeClassical and Enlightenment Thinkers: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to ChangeThe Divine Right of Kings and Social Contract Theory: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to Change
Principles of the American Revolution: Natural Rights, Popular Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to ChangePrinciples of the American Revolution: Equality, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to ChangeThe Reasons for the Revolution: Principles of the American Revolution: The Ideas and Events That Led to Change
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