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Constitution Alive! - Season 1

Our Purpose & Approach

Series: Constitution Alive!

4.7

(62)

Episodes

Rating

NRC

Year

2012

Language

English

Publisher

Christiano Film Group

About

Join Christian historian David Barton and former Texas legislator Rick Green as they advocate for the original intent of our founding documents in this one-of-a-kind set on the meaning and purpose of the Constitution. Go article by article through the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and learn more about executive orders, the Electoral College, the powers of Congress and the president, freedom of religion, and more. Shot on location at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Constitution Alive is a truly unique opportunity to regain an intimate knowledge of the Constitution every American citizen should have.

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Episodes

1. Introduction

1h 13m

Discover the importance of studying, understanding, and upholding the timeless principles established by our Founding Fathers in the Constitution. Gain an awareness of what our founders risked to uphold the documents they created and learn what you can do to honor the sacrifices they made.

2. The Seeds of Liberty

1h 13m

Before diving into the Constitution, take a step back to examine the document that set forth the principles applied within it – the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, learn why it's important to study the two documents side by side while keeping the context of the original language in mind.

3. A 30,000 ft Overview

50m

Prepare to study the portions of the Constitution that are most in question today by taking a broad look at the document as a whole. With expert Rick Green as your guide, determine how each article and amendment impacts specific branches of government and our lives as citizens.

4. Article I: The Congress - Part One

Examine the specific powers given to Congress in Article I Section 8 of the Constitution. As you ponder those powers, explore the ways in which some of them have been distorted through interpretation and abused throughout the years.

5. Article I: The Congress - Part Two

50m

Dig deeper into Article I Section 8 of the Constitution to learn more about specific clauses that hold great importance for U.S. citizens. Wrap up your study of Article I by sitting in on a question and answer session with Constitutional expert Rick Green.

6. Article II

1h 13m

Explore Article II of the Constitution to determine what the executive branch of our government was designed to do. Along the way, discover the proper function of the presidency in our nation as defined by the Constitution.