Origins of the Federal Constitution

Have you done your assigned reading? Because Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by Judges Charles Eskridge and Brantley Starr to take us to law school. Specifically, a class on the origins of the federal constitution. The Agenda: —Why it matters — The Founders’ Constitution —The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights —The origins of “rights” —Positive vs. negative rights —The legacy of “witch hunts” —The anti-federalists —The argument against a Bill of Rights —Civic engagement Show Notes (assigned reading): — Origins Part 1 — Origins Part 2 — Origins Part 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices