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Trade and American Independence: Establishing a United States Constitution for Lasting Political and Economic Freedom

After the revolution, the Founders made strategic choices that affected the international trade practices that the new nation would follow. Tariffs and trade restrictions were still permissible, but procedural constraints limited their use. Within the United States Constitution, the Founders established a particular process by which taxes, including tariffs, would be enacted.

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Maya Robinson, Winner: Best High School STEM

Maya Robinson is a senior at Gann Academy in Waltham, Massachusetts. She loves exploring interesting mathematical concepts and is developing a budding interest in coding. She has attended the Ross Mathematics Program and PROMYS over the past two summers, and she is hoping to continue deepening her understanding and appreciation of number theory this summer. […]

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Noe Flores, Winner – Middle School STEM

My name is Noe Flores. I am a 6th grade honors student and live in Fort Worth, Texas.  I enjoy learning and reading and was the runner up for my school Spelling Bee in 3rd grade. I am currently in band and play percussion. My favorite subject in school is science because it’s interesting and […]

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Shaynlin Smith – Winner, Best Short Film

Shaynlin is a 17-year-old senior from Drexel, Missouri. She is the founding chairman and current chairman of the Young Americans for Freedom Chapter at Drexel High School. Shayn is also the president of NHS, FBLA, FCCLA, and Student Council at Drexel High. Throughout high school, she was involved in football, basketball, basketball cheerleading, track and […]

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Priscilla Rahn

Priscilla was born in NYC. Her father is an army veteran and her mother is from Seoul, Korea. She received her BME from Texas Christian University. Priscilla is a 30-year veteran public school Master Teacher in Denver Public Schools; an elite distinction held by less than 1% of Colorado’s teachers. She was the first teacher […]

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Nicholas Heiniger

Nicholas Heiniger was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. Currently, he is attending the University of Georgia where he is majoring in international affairs. From a young age, he has shown interest in world languages and cultures by taking Spanish and Latin language classes in high school and studying Russian through the National Scholarship Language […]

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Miya Morton

Miya is a 16-year-old in Roanoke, Virginia. With a family history that dates back to the beginning of America and a mother who came from Mainland China, Miya has a deep appreciation for the importance of our constitution and freedoms. She is honored to be the winner for Best High School Song. Miya has been […]

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Neha Yalamanchi

Maryam Tunkara is a 16 year old junior from West Chester, Ohio. She attends the Butler Tech Bioscience Center. Maryam is passionate about community education. She is part of a green engineering initiative at her local mosque, aimed at changing the community’s attitude towards waste. She is also junior class representative for her school’s student […]

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Neha Yalamanchi

Neha Yalamanchi is a Staten Island, New York senior who attends Susan E Wagner High School. During her high school career, she has been a part of the Science Research Club and Debate Club and enjoys other extracurricular activities. Outside of school, Neha has collaborated with numerous community organizations to develop equitable healthcare solutions for […]

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Coralyn Cairns

Coralyn Cairns is a junior from Evans, Georgia and attends Lakeside High School. She is enrolled in the IB program and also enjoys many extracurricular activities. She is the president of the French National Honor Society, a junior officer of Science National Honor Society, and a member of organizations such as Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, […]

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Seana Fulco

I am a student at Arizona State University studying Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology. I have always had an interest in history and politics, which is why I decided to enter this scholarship opportunity. Outside of school and work, I like to make art and hang out with my cats.

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Audrey Gomes

Audrey Gomes is a musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She is a junior currently enrolled at California State University Northridge studying Music Industry Studies. Upon releasing her first singles last year under her artist name (Audrey Lisette), she was selected to perform at Grammy award winner Anderson Paak.’s music festival. Audrey hopes to continue to advance […]

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Caroline Andrews

Hello! My name is Caroline Andrews. I am a 21 year old final year online student at The Master’s University. I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home which cared about politics, which is why I am who I am today. I love educating students and am currently a private tutor seeking to […]

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Emily Kastens

Hi! My name is Emily, and I am a 20-year-old senior at Liberty University Online, pursuing my B.Ed. in Elementary Education. I grew up in a strong Christian conservative home in Colorado, and my family inspired my love of politics. I can’t wait to find ways to integrate my passion for the Constitution and America […]

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Emerson Letz

My name is Emerson Letz, and I am in the 6th grade at Grapevine Faith Christian School. In my free time, I enjoy playing football and learning more about the game. When I’m older, I hope to study sports broadcasting in college and hopefully have a career in football. For now, I also really enjoy […]

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Victoria Anyiam

Hi, my name is Victoria Anyiam. I am a sophomore college student at the Community College of Philadelphia. I love to dance, sing, and play sports. I have done sports collegiately at my previous school, Penn State Brandywine, running for the cross country team. I also did track and field at my alma mater high […]

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Jonell Adu-Gyamfi

My name is Jonell Adu-Gyamfi, and I am a first-year pre-med student at Johns Hopkins University. My major is Psychology and my minor is Entrepreneurship and management. At Hopkins, I am on the African Dance Team and am a part of the Executive Board for our African Student Association. I also started working as a […]

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Adam Zheng

  Adam Zheng  Adam Zheng is a 16-year old senior at Williamsville North High School, currently living in Western New York. His love for filmmaking began during the onset of the pandemic, and he has since spent hundreds of hours mastering its art. He enjoys creating films to educate, to raise awareness, and to document […]

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Coralyn and Jake Cairns

Jake R. Cairns Jake is a 17-year-old from Evans, Georgia who attends Evans High School as a Junior. He has played lacrosse for four years and is currently the varsity goalie for the Evans Knights! Jake’s hobbies are doing anything outdoors and music. He enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, boating, hunting and exploring all over the […]

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Thomas Heyward, Jr. of South Carolina: Lawyer, Judge, Continental Congress Delegate, and Declaration of Independence Signer

Heyward voiced early his opposition to British rule and the control being forced upon the colonies through such methods as the Stamp Act. Soon after becoming a member of the Continental Congress, Heyward signed the Declaration of Independence, standing with Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence. Disagreements about whether to support independence included a warning from his father that voting for it could result in being hung. Still, Thomas Heyward believed independence for the colonies was acting in good judgment. With a strong sense of duty, he took notice of the abuses upon his fellow countrymen by the British Crown, further solidifying his resolve to discuss and accomplish independence.

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Richard Henry Lee of Virginia: Continental Congress Delegate, Author of the Resolution That Led to the Declaration of Independence, and Signatory

In May, 1776, the Virginia convention instructed its delegates to vote for independence. On June 7, Lee introduced his “resolution for independancy [sic].” The motion’s first section, adopted from the speech by Edmund Pendleton to the Virginia convention, declared: “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”

Debate on the motion was delayed until July due to the inability or unwillingness of some delegations to consider the issue. In the meantime, colonies were declaring themselves independent and adopting constitutions of their own. With events threatening to bypass Congress, a committee was selected to draft a declaration of independence. Lee was unavailable. He had hurried back to Virginia, apparently to attend to his wife who had fallen ill. That absence prevented him from participating in the debate on his resolution on July 2. He returned in time to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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Sponsor A “We The Future” Contest Winner!

May I share with you why, in spite of all the challenges our nation faces, I am hopeful, even optimistic for its future? I’m optimistic because of students like Courtney, a 17-year-old in Texas, who used her talents as a singer and lyricist to write and produce an original music video to teach Constitutional principles […]

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Jacob Mott

Constituting America is pleased to award Jacob Mott with a “Best Essay On Film Award”! Jacob L. Mott is an 18 year old from Chester, New York, who attends Chester Academy as a senior. He’s interned for NY State Senator James Skoufis, Defense Attorney Benjamin Ostrer, and the Orange County (NY) Sheriff’s Office. He also […]

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Yashica Nabar

“Best Drama” In Constituting America’s “We The Future” Short Film Category My name is Yashica Nabar, 16, and I’m in 11th grade attending the Law Academy at Creekview High School. I still have memories of when I was seven years old and would run around my house, creating small films to show my family and […]

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Wyatt Hensley, Jonah Hensley & Halley Moak

Best Cinematic Ensemble, High School Short Film Category This is the second time this trio has created and won a division of Constituting America!  Wyatt Hensley is 16 and a sophomore from Joplin MO.  He is active in the FFA, student council, t.v. productions, as well as DECA and FBLA.  He also is an Eagle […]

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Samir T. Patel – Best Graduate School Speech Winner

Samir is currently an MBA student at Emory University in Atlanta. He’s an Army veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a cavalry officer; he still serves in the Army Reserves.  He has a strong interest in entrepreneurship and real estate.  He graduated from West Point with a degree in Economics and Arabic language. Click […]

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Melanie McNair – Best Middle School STEM Winner

My name is Melanie and I’m in the 8th grade. I enjoy creative STEM projects, coding and watching movies. I am the student council Vice-President at my school. In 2018 and 2019, I won grants from the City of Las Vegas Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) which rewards grants to youth who want to make […]

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Lily Cring, Winner: Best PSA

  Lily Cring is a 17-year-old senior at Western High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is President of the Theatre and Drama Club, President of her Chorus, and a National Speech & Debate competitor. She has a passion for contributing to her community, and in her free time is an intern for a non-profit that organizes […]

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Margaret Alvine – Winner, Best College Speech

Margaret Alvine is a 19-year-old Freshman at John Paul the Great Catholic University in San Diego, majoring in Communications Media with an emphasis in Graphic Design. A proud alum of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association, Margaret enjoys public speaking and performing. Last year, her speech Historical Amnesia, on the importance of learning from […]

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Margaret Alvine

Margaret Alvine is an 18-year-old homeschooled high school Senior. She has been homeschooled all her life, along with her six younger siblings. She currently lives in the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Her interest in the Constitution grew through her sophomore AP US Government class, which she really enjoyed. She also enjoys reading the speeches […]

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Natalie Doelman – Winner, Best Essay

Natalie is a senior at Purdue University, majoring in agribusiness with a concentration in food marketing and certificate in public policy. She calls the beautiful Washington State home, where she grew up milking cows on her family’s dairy farm, surfing and hiking in God’s creation, and developing a love for American political history. Specifically, her […]

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Claire Zhu

Claire Zhu is a sophomore at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in New Jersey. She learned to code during the COVID-19 pandemic and since then has been dedicated to growing her knowledge and challenging herself. She also works outside of school to help her community by teaching Python classes to young kids over Zoom. In her free […]

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Emily Schutte – Winner, Best Essay

Emily Schutte is a sophomore at Hillsdale College studying Rhetoric and Public Address. Home for her is the innovative state of Ohio where she grew up as the middle of seven kids. Emily grew up in a household where God, music, and family were extremely important. She developed a love for her country through the […]

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Dr. Robert Brescia

Dr. Robert Brescia currently serves as a Board Director (Past Chairman) at Basin PBS television, the American Red Cross of the Permian Basin (Past Chairman), the Southwest Heritage Credit Union, and the Salvation Army of Odessa. His experience includes top leadership roles in education, corporate business, non-profit, and defense sectors. He is a sought-after speaker […]

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Big Sky Country of Montana: History and Statehood

Native American peoples lived in the area of present-day Montana for an unknown period of time before the arrival of the first Europeans in the 18th century. Most of present-day Montana was included in the Louisiana Purchase, which President Jefferson completed in 1803. The next year, President Jefferson commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Soon after, Catholic missionaries entered Montana. Beaver trappers followed shortly thereafter. Through the first twenty years of the 19th Century, the Salish people learned about Christianity because of their contact with the Iroquois people and with Jesuit priests. In the 1830s, the Salish people began sending emissaries to Jesuits in St. Louis, Missouri to request that a “blackrobe” (Jesuit priest) be sent to them in present-day Montana. The blackrobes were finally able to send a priest to minister to the Salish people in 1841.

Between 1848 and 1864, parts of present-day Montana were included in several U.S. territories, including the Oregon, Washington, Dakota, and the Idaho Territories. Montana was the site of the battle between the Sioux people and the U.S. Army, which we often refer to as “Custer’s Last Stand,” and it carries a lively history typical of the Old West.

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The Bill Of Rights and the States

Congressmen in the summer of 1789 were well aware that the constitution of nearly every state predated the new U.S. Constitution and that they had been working well.  Almost all of them contained either Declarations of Rights or specific protections in the body of the constitution; some of these protections were more elaborate even than those which ended up in the U.S. Bill of Rights.[4]…

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Nicholas Heiniger

Nicholas Heiniger is from Marietta, Georgia. He is currently a second-year student at the University of Georgia, where he is studying international relations and Russian. During this semester, Nicholas is in Washington, D.C. in his university’s Washington semester program, and he is combining classes with an internship at the U.S. Russia Foundation. His interest in […]

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Madeline Peltzer

    Madeline Peltzer is from Phoenix, Arizona and the eldest of three daughters. She is a sophomore at Hillsdale College in Michigan where she is majoring in politics and minoring in economics and journalism. A life-long political junkie, she interned on Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s reelection campaign over the past summer and for her […]

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Filibuster: History, Purpose As Used By The Senate & Effects On The Legislative Process

The word “filibuster” is a variation of the Spanish word for pirate, which is indicative of the parliamentary move that stops a vote from occurring. But even though the rule change occurred in 1806, no senator threatened a filibuster until 1837, and it not used until 1841.

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Nicole Bratcher-Bouyer

The premise of my life has been that all things, both good and bad, work in my favor to fulfill my purpose in life. At only 21 years of age, I am still piecing together exactly what I am meant to do for humanity, however, I am certain that all I have endured is the […]

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ROSALVA CRUZ HERNANDEZ

Rosalva (Rosie) Cruz Hernandez, 15, Best Middle School Essay Winner, is from Bonita Springs, Florida. Rosie is an eighth grader at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts. As a sixth grader, Rosie received the Take Stock in Children’s Scholarship which will pay for her tuition to any Florida state college. Rosie has attended and […]

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THE HONORABLE ANITA MCBRIDE

Anita B. McBride was appointed as Executive in Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University’s School of Public Affairs in April 2010. Mrs. McBride was the committee chair for the “The Legacies of America’s First Ladies” conference held in March 2011, which examined both the powerful job and the women […]

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SUZY PENCE

Suzy Pence has enjoyed participating in the educational, philanthropic, cultural and political affairs of the Washington D.C. region for over forty years. Suzy appreciates and supports multiple efforts to enhance the education of America’s younger generations. She has been active in building the new law school library at American University, as well as various construction […]

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Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968)

In the Civil Rights Cases of 1883, the Supreme Court had ruled 8-1 that the Civil Rights Act of 1875, outlawing racial discrimination in most public places, was unconstitutional. The owners of businesses such as railroads, theatres, and hotels could impose segregation in their facilities, or they could refuse to serve African Americans altogether. The […]

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Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) And Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925)

In The Republic, Plato designed his ideal society as one in which the wives and children of the Guardians (the ruling elite) would be held in common. This would prevent the corrosive societal effects of nepotism that result when parents raise their children and, due to their natural affinity, seek to secure wealth and status […]

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Gelpcke v. City of Dubuque (1863)

Gelpcke v. City of Dubuque, 68 U.S. 1 Wall. 175 (1863) – “Oscillations” in the Law On its face, Gelpcke v. Dubuque appears to be about the validity of municipal bonds and not much else, but there were deeper legal issues at play. Namely, who has the ultimate authority to interpret a state constitution or […]

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1992, Bill Clinton Defeats George H.W. Bush

  Bill Clinton: Forty-Second President of the United States Nickname: The Comeback Kid Terms in Office: 1993-1997; 1997-2001 Fast Stats: Born August 19, 1946, in Hope Arkansas Parents: William Jefferson Blythe III and Virginia Dell Cassidy; Stepfather: Roger Clinton Bill Clinton is still living Age upon Start of First Term: 46; Age upon Conclusion of […]

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1972, Richard Nixon: Thirty-Seventh President of the United States

  Richard M. Nixon: Thirty-Seventh President of the United States Nickname: Red Hunter Terms in Office: 1969-1973; 1973-1974 Fast Stats Born January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California Parents: Francis Antony and Hannah Milhous Nixon Died April 22, 1994, in New York, New York; age 81 Age upon Start of First Term: 56; Age upon […]

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Impact Statement

We are the only organization that utilizes the movies, music and television with the kids’ own works, to inspire Americans of all ages to learn about the U.S. Constitution by distributing their works through the national media. Our Impact The core of our mission is to educate Americans about the Constitution and the rights and […]

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The “Living” Constitution

Contributors to this series of articles have shown that executive branch of the United States government, cheered on by Congress and the Supreme Court and abetted by what has become a fourth branch of government—the federal bureaucracy or administrative state—has for some time almost routinely overridden the separation of powers the Framers designed for the […]

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Set Up A Google Hangout/Skype Session Or “In Person” Speech With a Movie Star!

Are you looking for a fun way to get your students excited to learn about the U.S. Constitution? Constituting America founder and co-chair, Actress Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Cliffhanger, Friday Night Lights), joined by Constituting America National Youth Director Juliette Turner and/or one or more of our“We The Future” student contest winners, will speak to […]

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Constituting America’s Awards

  Announcing Lexi Lassiter, 2015 Winner: Turner Maurice Gauntt Jr. Exemplary Citizen Award  Alexis Lassiter is a remarkable young woman whose high school attributes, achievements and character mirror those of Turner Maurice Gauntt, Jr.’s. Lassiter, a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering in addition to completing the […]

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Constitution Day is Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 FOR CONSTITUTION DAY! ATTN: TEACHERS OF BAND, FILM, ENGLISH, DRAMA, HISTORY, DEBATE & SPEECH! We want to LAUNCH CAREERS in FILM, MUSIC, JOURNALISM & GOVT.SERVICE! with non-partisan Constitutional Fortitude Constituting America’s 2014 We the Future Contest entry deadline has been extended to September 17, 2014! There is still time for […]

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Constituting America’s Impact Statement

DOWNLOAD THE IMPACT STATEMENT HERE OUR MISSION Constituting America’s mission is to utilize the culture and multi-media outreach such as music, film, internet, and social media to reach, educate and inform America’s adults and students about the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the foundation it sets forth regarding our freedoms and rights. Our multi-tiered […]

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On the Commonwealth by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Cicero’s De Republica by Robert Frank Pence Cicero’s De Republica Robert Frank Pence Gone, gone for ever is that valour that used to be found in this Republic and caused brave men to suppress a citizen traitor with keener punishment than the most bitter foe.[1] Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.E.) had a decision to make. […]

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Donate

HOW TO DONATE We are the only organization that utilizes the movies, music and television – kids’ own works – to inspire Americans of all ages to learn about the U.S. Constitution, by distributing their works through the national media. 35 Television stations playing our winners’ PSA’s, with a reach of over 2 million Over […]

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Amendment VIII: Right Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment

http://vimeo.com/39872908 Amendment VIII: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Early Origins of the 8th Amendment’s “Cruel and Unusual Punishments” Clause Like many provisions of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the protection against “cruel and unusual punishments” prescribed in the 8th Amendment has deep […]

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Amendment V

  Amendment V: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any […]

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Constituting America to launch third annual 90-day Constitutional Forum

Constituting America to launch third annual 90-day Constitutional Forum Foundation chairman Janine Turner invites citizens to join with historians and scholars in examining Constitution’s 27 amendments and the amendment process As the nation prepares to mark Presidents Day, the non-profit foundation Constituting America is inviting citizens across the nation to join in its third annual 90-day online […]

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Article I, Section 01 of the United States Constitution

Article I, Section 1 : All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives The Constitution of the United States established three separate branches of the federal government, namely the legislative branch, the executive branch and the judicial branch. […]

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Federalist No. 1 – Janine Turner

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 Howdy from Texas. Speaking of Texas, be sure to watch tonight’s behind the scene Video Podcast! I filmed it at my ranch with Juliette. It’s fun. So today is our first day of the Federalist! Federalist Paper #1 by the brilliant Alexander Hamilton! I wrote about his mother, Rachel Lavien Fawcett […]

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May 3, 2010 – Federalist No. 4 – Janine Turner

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Howdy from Texas! Welcome to our third week of “90 in 90 – History Holds the Key to the Future.” I can’t believe it is the third week. I thank you for joining us and for all of your thought provoking blogs!! I thank William B. Allen for his wonderful, insightful […]

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Federalist No. 18 – The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union, For the Independent Journal (Hamilton & Madison)

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Federalist #18 What sets the founding of the American republic apart from the founding of so many nations on Earth was the depth and breadth of knowledge, research, analysis and debate that went into it.  This is made evident from Madison’s Federalist #18, written under his pseudonym “Publius”.  In 18, Madison […]

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The Amendments to the United States Constitution – Janine Turner

Howdy from Texas. Day 5 of the Constitution! As my daughter, Juliette said, “Technically it’s day 6 but the first day was like a “xii” in a book.” I thank you for joining us today. I am having a WONDERFUL time and I am just rather thrilled to have this opportunity to study the United […]

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Articles IV-VII – Janine Turner

Howdy from Texas. What another great day of national conversation about our United States Constitution. I thank you for joining us and I hope you read Articles IV-VII with your children and/or friend or loved one!! Don’t forget to tell your children or children you know about our We the People 9.17 Contest! Entries due […]