An introduction to the main themes of the American Constitution—popular sovereignty, separation of powers, federalism, and rights.
America's Written Constitution
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Yale University
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
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1Welcome!
This first module will help you get your bearings before diving into America's Written Constitution. You can watch a brief introduction to the course, learn about quizzes and writing assignments, and find out what you can look forward to learning. This section also provides you with a copy of The Document itself. There is no need to read through it right away, Our hope is that you will follow along as Prof. Amar works his ways through it over the course of the next 14 modules. Good luck, and we hope you enjoy the experience!
2 vídeos (total de (Total 26 mín.) min), 7 leituras
7 leituras
Pre-Course Survey10min
Begin Here10min
Meet the Instructor10min
Grading and Logistics10min
Bonus Material10min
Suggested Readings10min
The Constitution of the United States10min
In the Beginning
Ready to get started? Good. In this module, you'll take a guided tour of the Preamble and learn how one sentence changed the world.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 46 mín.) min)
New Rules for a New World
In this module you will learn how geography, democracy, wealth, and race affected the structure of our legislative branch. Prof. Amar will explain the underlying factors behind decisions on Senatorial term limits, age qualifications, salaries and much more.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 46 mín.) min)
Semana
2Congressional Powers
This entire module is devoted to just one section of one article of the U.S. constitution. It is the longest, and arguably, most important section of The Document. Article 1, Section 8, enumerates the powers held by Congress. Join Professor Amar, as he discusses the implications of these powers, including regulation of trade, creation of an army and navy, and the levying of taxes.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 46 mín.) min)
America's First Officer
In this module you'll find out what about George Washington made him so uniquely qualified for the task of being our nation's first president. Learn how his actions before, during, and after his time in office set precedents which are still followed today.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 48 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 exercício prático
Mastery Quiz 114min
Semana
3Presidential Powers
As the title of this module suggests, you will be hearing about the specific powers held by the President of the United States. Learn how the presidential pardon is directly related to national security and why the veto power is nearly insurmountable. Prof. Amar will also point out how in a small number of situations, the President of the United States is even more powerful than the King of England.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 47 mín.) min)
Judges and Juries
The judicial branch of the U.S. today only vaguely resembles what framers had in mind. In this section you'll learn you about the decisions the men behind the judicial branch's expansion in power and in scale.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 53 mín.) min), 1 teste
Semana
4States and Territories
Article 4 of the Constitution outlines the interrelationship between States and territories. In order for this emerging country to succeed, the framers knew states would need to start thinking of themselves as parts of the same whole. To achieve this, rules needed to be set in place for interstate trade and travel. Prof. Amar will introduce the concept of Horizontal Federalism, looking specifically at how the Constitution accounts for the differences between state laws on slavery and voting rights. Finally you'll learn about the Taney-led Supreme Court, whose rulings on racial laws would help set America down the path to civil war.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 50 mín.) min)
The Law of the Land
What's the difference between a treaty and a statute? Which takes precedent? In this module Prof. Amar takes you through article 7 of the Constitution. Along the way you'll learn the difference between laws, treaties, resolutions, and statutes. Learn how each one comes into being and how the inherent democracy of each determines their place in the hierarchy.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 44 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 exercício prático
Mastery Quiz 214min
Melhores avaliações
por SG•Jan 7th 2017
Awesome!! Even for a History major like myself it was incredibly thought provoking and extremely well taught. I only wish every American received this level of instruction on The Constitution.
por MM•Aug 14th 2017
Very interesting course. I learnt a lot. Also about the American history. Very nice that this course is given by Professor Amar. He speaks with a lot of passion for this subject.
Instrutores
Akhil Reed Amar
Sterling Professor of Law and Political ScienceYale Law School
Sobre Yale University
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