The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution

This video originally aired on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

About This Video

Author Brion McClanahan examines the US. Constitution and presents his thoughts on the authors of the document's original intentions and whether its current interpretation should be rigid or flexible. Mr. McClanahancontends that the Nation's Founders were in support of Congress as the dominant branch of the government, against a large, national government, and drafted the Constitution to support rather than weaken the States.

Keywords

Constitution, Founders, Law, Interpretation

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. Constitution
  • U.S. History

Speakers

  • Author Brion McClanahan