WEEK 1 - Oct. 17:  What did the Founding Fathers have in mind as they wrote the U.S. Constitution? The class will read it together with their perspectives in mind.

WEEK 2 - Oct. 24:  A look at the Bill of Rights – the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

WEEK 3 - Oct. 31:  In what ways have additional amendments shaped the Constitution – and life in the United States -- today?

WEEK 4 - Nov. 7:  Constitutional interpretation in action – including the role of all three branches of government and the impact of election results the night before. While the Supreme Court is often considered the sole interpreter, in fact Congress, the President, and even all the states do interpretation each time they act.

• The Constitution (National Archives)
• The Declaration of Independence (National Archives)
• The Articles of Confederation (National Archives)
• The Supreme Court
• The Executive Branch (Library of Congress)
• The Library of Congress (Library of Congress)
• The National Conference of State Legislatures
• The National League of Cities