Social Studies
Hidden Gems and Problematic Elements of the US Constitution - 3 Part Class
In this 3 part class, we will explore some hidden gems and problematic elements of the US Constitution.
13-17
year olds
1-6
learners per class
$48
Charged upfront
$16 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 3 weeks
45 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
In this class we will explore some hidden gems and problematic elements of the United States Constitution. DAY 1: The US Constitution is more than just free speech. On day 1, we will explore some of the less well known gems hidden inside. We will look at how a Presidential veto can be overridden, when the US Supreme Court is required to accept a case, why a driver’s license is automatically recognized nationwide, the right to vote at age 18, and more! We will even explore a Constitutional...
Learn about some of the hidden gems in the US Constitution, some of the more problematic elements, and some gems hidden in the Bill of Rights.
I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in economics/government/politics. I also have a law degree and I am a licensed attorney. I have additionally been working as a licensed attorney for 14 years.
Nothing
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
We will refer to the US Constitution and to US federal law in an age-appropriate manner. We will not discuss current politics or political opinions in this class. While we will discuss the concept of slavery, it’s inclusion in the original Constitution, and the 13th Amendment which outlawed slavery, but we will also discuss one the fact that the 13th Amendment does not outlaw slavery as punishment for a crime. We will also discuss the Electoral College and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which has been proposed as an alternative way of electing a President. My own beliefs and opinions will not be discussed at all in this class. We will focus on the language of the Constitution. Any questions from learners that raise political issues or discussions will be gently redirected to the actual language in the Constitution, the 13th Amendment, and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Any questions from learners regarding the subject matter can be asked orally, or can be asked in the chat, but I will answer questions orally for the benefit of the entire class.
We will refer to the US Constitution and to US federal law in an age-appropriate manner.
Teacher
Spencer BishinsAttorney, Author, and Teacher of Government, Law, and Politics
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Lives in the
United States15 total reviews
28 completed classes
About Me
I'm an attorney and author, passionate about teaching young people the ins-and-outs of law, civics, government, and critical thinking. I have been a licensed attorney for 14 years, and I worked in a public service setting for most of my legal...
