David Barton - A 30,000 Foot Overview

David Barton

Prepare to study the portions of the Constitution that are most in question today by taking a broad look at the document as a whole. With expert Rick Green as your guide, determine how each article and amendment impacts specific branches of...

David Barton - Duty of the Citizen

David Barton

Wrap up your study of the Constitution with a discussion about what we the people can do to uphold the principles instituted by our Founding Fathers. From teaching the rising generation to electing public officials who are committed to upholding its...

David Barton - First Amendment, Freedom of Religion

David Barton

Learn the definition of inalienable rights as defined by our Founding Fathers and discover how that definition impacts your first amendment rights, specifically the freedom of religion....

David Barton - One Nation Under God

David Barton

Polling shows that over half of Americans believe we live in a Christian nation. But statistics alone do not prove this. So what does it mean to be a Christian nation? Did the Bible really influence our nation’s values and institutions? By...

David Barton - Article I, The Congress - Part 2

David Barton

Dig deeper into Article I Section 8 of the Constitution to learn more about specific clauses that hold great importance for U.S. citizens. Wrap up your study of Article I by sitting in on a question and answer session with Constitutional expert Rick...

David Barton - Manners and Civility

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Our Founders understood the importance of manners and civility. Samuel Adams believed that a society’s standard of manners indicated whether a nation was on the rise or fall. From the time of his youth, George Washington was schooled in civility. He...

David Barton - The Seeds of Liberty

David Barton

Before diving into the Constitution, take a step back to examine the document that set forth the principles applied within it – the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, learn why it’s important to study the two documents side by side while...

David Barton - The Amendment Process

David Barton

Learn the logistics of amending the Constitution as the people of the United States. As you examine the specifics of the process, explore some possible amendments on the horizons....

David Barton - A Republic that Stands

David Barton

Throughout history, nations have experimented with various forms of government. From tyrannies and monarchies to democracies and republics, the world has witnessed the triumphs and failures of these governing institutions. So where does America fit...

David Barton - Article III, Four Judicial Myths

David Barton

Dive into the original language of the Constitution to dispel myths associated with the judiciary. As you examine Article III in context, identify how our Founding Fathers intended the court system to work....

David Barton - Raising Expectations

David Barton

History credits American youth with remarkable accomplishments and great responsibilities. Even in adolescence, the young Americans of the founding era were scholars, diplomats, even military leaders. Have we failed to recognize the potential in our...

David Barton - Article I, The Congress - Part 1

David Barton

Examine the specific powers given to Congress in Article I Section 8 of the Constitution. As you ponder those powers, explore the ways in which some of them have been distorted through interpretation and abused throughout the years....