The Living, Breathing Constitution

Get a better feel for how the Constitution is more than just a document, but rather something whose interpretation over the years has shaped our justice system, legislative policy, and the stances of various organizations in the US. Hear from a Legislator who talks about his day to day duties upholding the Constitution and sheds some light on how a Republican vs. a Democratic view of the constitution influences legislation. Learn from a Judge the role they are charged with of retaining a neutral stance and only deciding the case based on the facts. The Judge also discusses the justice system and how a case is appealed all the way up to the Supreme Court. Get the unique perspective of a lawyer from the ACLU who talks about how she defends people whose acts run counter to the words of the Constitution and on what grounds they defend such people. Finally, hear from a member of the NRA who discusses the organization’s position regarding the Constitution and how they reconcile their stance with the document itself.

1. Legislator

2. Judge

3. Lawyer from the ACLU

4. Member of NRA