What Founding Father Most Influenced the Creation of the Constitution?Greg Willard, Presidential scholar and former attorney for President Ford, explains the importance of James Madison and Alexander Hamilton in framing America's constitution.
The Empire State Building Was Lit Up in Rainbow ColorsNancy Stokesberry recalls being in New York City when the Obergefell v. Hodges decision was announced and how the city celebrated.
The Importance of Effective Defense Counsel from the Prosecutor’s PerspectiveA prosecutor shares why he believes every defendant should receive "effective counsel" to ensure the best justice process.
Standards for Effective CounselFederal Judge Richard Webber describes what the Supreme Court has said about defining "effective counsel."
Frontiers Linked to Supreme Court Cases and Constitutional IssuesFind resources for National History Day related to frontiers explored in Supreme Court decisions and constitutional issues.
Exploring the Constitution: Student and Juvenile RightsLearn how the Constitution has been interpreted to protect or deny student and juvenile rights.
Exploring the Constitution: Constitutional Origins and Overall PerspectiveExplore the origins of the American Constitution and the founding principles that shaped its creation.
Exploring the Constitution: Freedom of SpeechInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes related to freedom of speech and explore examples of its application in everyday life.
Exploring the Constitution: Freedom of ReligionInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes related to freedom of religion and explore examples of its application in everyday life.
Exploring the Constitution: Freedom of PressInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes related to freedom of press and explore examples of its application in everyday life.
Exploring the Constitution: Freedom to AssembleInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes related to freedom of assembly and explore examples of its application in everyday life.
Exploring the Constitution: Miranda RightsLearn about the landmark court case Miranda v. Arizona and how that decision changed the criminal justice system forever.
Exploring the Constitution: Right to CounselExplore the right to counsel provided in the Constitution and important court cases that have defined how it's applied.
Exploring the Constitution: The Judicial BranchInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes related to the Judicial branch of the federal government.
Exploring the ConstitutionInvestigate constitutional principles, provisions, and processes and their application in court decisions, legislation, and daily life with experts who apply the Constitution in their practice.
Constitution Day ProgramsExplore the ongoing impacts and implications of the United States Constitution with scholars, historians, political scientists, and those who apply the Constitution in their practice.
Due Process and Equal Protection of the LawsU.S. Magistrate Judge, Honorable Shirley Padmore Mensah, and Associate Dean, University of Missouri School of Law, Rigel Oliveri, discuss the meaning of Due Process and Equal Protection of the Laws.
Livestream Program for The Missouri BarView an example of a livestreamed program created by Educate.Today for The Missouri Bar.
What Prompted our Founding Framers to Propose a Separation of Church and State?Jessie Steffan, Staff Attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, ACLU, provides background on why the Founding Framers proposed a separation of church and state.
Making Meaning of the First Amendment – Freedom of ReligionJessie Steffan, Staff Attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, ACLU, shares insights and answers student questions on First Amendment Right of Freedom of Religion.
How Does Law Enforcement Balance Free Assembly Rights with Public Safety?Lt. Jerry Lohr of the Saint Louis County Police Department explains how law enforcement balances the rights of all against the rights of those marching as part of their right to assembly.
Have the Courts Ruled on Free Speech as it Relates to Movies and Video Games?Professor Dan Kozlowski of Saint Louis University discusses the question of whether or not the courts have ruled on free speech as it relates to movies and video games.
Free Assembly Rights | The Legacy of Edwards v. South CarolinaProfessor Dan Kozlowski of Saint Louis University shares information on the origins of this important Supreme Court case and how it influenced the Civil Rights movement and other court cases.
How Has the Supreme Court Looked at Acceptable and Unacceptable Entertainment Speech?Hon. Nannette Baker, Chief Magistrate Judge of the Eastern District Court of Missouri, explains how has the Supreme Court looked at acceptable and unacceptable entertainment speech.