America's Written Constitution
Discover how the Constitution's principles and historical development continue to shape American law and governance in modern society.
Discover how the Constitution's principles and historical development continue to shape American law and governance in modern society.
This course offers a comprehensive examination of America's Written Constitution, exploring its main themes, historical context, and ongoing relevance. Led by Professor Akhil Reed Amar, the course covers the entire text of the Constitution, including its amendments, discussing key concepts such as popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and individual rights. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and historical analysis, students will gain a deep understanding of the document's structure, evolution, and impact on American governance and society.
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What you'll learn
Understand the main themes and structure of the US Constitution
Analyze the historical context of the Constitution's creation and amendments
Explore the powers and limitations of each branch of government
Examine the evolution of civil rights and liberties through constitutional amendments
Understand the concept of federalism and its impact on US governance
Analyze key Supreme Court decisions that have shaped constitutional interpretation
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There are 15 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of America's Written Constitution, covering its entire text from the Preamble to the 27th Amendment. Led by Professor Akhil Reed Amar, the course examines the Constitution's main themes, including popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and individual rights. Students will learn about the historical context of the Constitution's creation, the significance of each article and amendment, and how the document has evolved over time. The course covers key topics such as congressional powers, presidential authority, the judicial system, states' rights, and civil liberties. Through a combination of lectures, historical analysis, and case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of the Constitution's structure, interpretation, and ongoing relevance in American governance and society.
Welcome!
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
In the Beginning
Module 2 · 45 Minutes to complete
New Rules for a New World
Module 3 · 45 Minutes to complete
Congressional Powers
Module 4 · 46 Minutes to complete
Presidential Powers
Module 6 · 47 Minutes to complete
Judges and Juries
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
States and Territories
Module 8 · 50 Minutes to complete
The Law of the Land
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Making Amends
Module 10 · 49 Minutes to complete
New Birth of Freedom
Module 11 · 1 Hours to complete
Progressive Reforms
Module 12 · 51 Minutes to complete
Modern Moves
Module 13 · 1 Hours to complete
Bonus Content Archive
Module 14 · 4 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 15 · 31 Minutes to complete
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Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science
Akhil Reed Amar is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, teaching constitutional law. He has won awards from the American Bar Association and Federalist Society and is frequently cited by Supreme Court Justices. Amar regularly testifies before Congress and has written for major publications like *The New York Times* and *The Washington Post*. He consulted for *The West Wing* and has appeared on shows like *The Colbert Report*. He is the author of several notable books, including *America’s Constitution: A Biography* and *America’s Unwritten Constitution*.
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