Just The Facts - The United States Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments The Constitution

Learn the facts about the documents that make America great! United States Constitution No official document is more important than The Constitution of the United States of America. This dynamic, enduring document is the supreme law of the land. It is designed to enhance the value and dignity of the individual and make certain the individual is never a servant to the state. Orderly systems of government, a president who is held accountable by Congress and brilliantly conceived checks and balances all flow from the Constitution and have served as the backbone for the greatest nation in history. It has stood the test of time and remains viable and fresh in age, when life is much different than when it was written. This production combines the insight of American Political Science experts on the interpretation of The Constitution with live action and documentary photography to explain and amplify this extraordinary document. United States Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments When the Constitution was written, certain framers, powerful political leaders of their day like Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry, insisted on adding basic legal protections to ensure individual rights. As a consequence, the first ten amendments were added to clarify the rights of the citizens of the United States of America, and are known as The Bill of Rights. These are essential human rights, granted to all of us, that we should know and understand. In this program they are laid out in very easy-to-understand language, with comments from noted American Political Science experts from major universities who help interpret the language of this essential document. All subsequent amendments are also reviewed, including such important national issues as slavery, prohibition, and the extension of voting rights to all citizens. This collection is essential viewing for any student of American History, and anyone interested in understanding our national heritage, rights and system of government. The Just The Facts™ Learning Series brings you the United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun! Special Features: Interactive Full-Motion Menus Scene Index A Teacher's User Guide Bonus Profile of John Locke Bonus Profile of James Madison Multiple-Choice Quiz U.S. Constitution Complete Text with Printable PDF Bill of Rights Complete Text with Printable PDF Trailers