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U.S. Constitution - What it is, what it isn’t, and why we should care.

U.S. Constitution - What it is, what it isn’t, and why we should care.

Each week, In this three part program, we will look different questions about the U.S. Constitution.  It is not necessary to attend every class, but you'll be missing out if you don't!

Where did the Constitution come from?

Who wrote it?

What's in it (and what isn't)?

Why is it importance today?

March 7 - Origins of the Constitution and the design of the new government.

March 14 - The relations between the states and the federal government, and ratifying and amending the Constitution.

March 21 - The Bill of Rights, and important early Supreme Court cases that interpreted key sections of the new constitutional framework.

This class is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the most important document in our country's history.

Presented by Dr. William S. Miller, Jr. JD, PhD

 

Date:
Friday, March 14, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Conference Room
Library Branch:
Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Civics
Audience:
  Adults     Teens  

Registration is required. There are 15 seats available.

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