Nevada Newsmakers US Constitution Series

The Nevada Newsmakers US Constitution Series is comprised of 15 segments and explores topical issues relevant to the US Constitution. Each segment includes a discussion with Humanities scholar Dr. Clay Jenkenson and includes historical and contextual explanations answering the "what" and "why" of the US Constitution as well as the design and operation of American Government. The series is intended to support appropriate K-12 and college classes, and includes a study guide available at www.nevadanewsmakersoutreach.com.

Bill of Rights - Nevada Newsmakers

Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson discuss the politics behind the Bill of Rights.

11-18
26:16

Founding Fathers - Nevada Newsmakers

Stories and insight about the framers of the constitution are discussed in this video.

11-18
27:30

Flashpoints - Nevada Newsmakers

Topics like rights, abortion, privacy, campaign funding and pornography are discussed in relation to the constitution.

11-18
28:30

American Rights - Nevada Newsmakers

Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson look at the status of rights in America, and what they encompass.

11-18
24:45

How Elections Work - Nevada Newsmakers

The history of elections in America is discussed, as well as the the electoral college, and its controversies.

11-18
27:00

American Constitution - Nevada Newsmakers

Topics such as how a bill becomes a law, veto powers and prohibition are discussed.

11-18
27:30

Republic or Democracy - Nevada Newsmakers

Is America more of a republic or a democracy in the 21st century? Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson look into that question.

11-18
28:00

The Judiciary - Nevada Newsmakers

Clay Jenkinson and Sam Shad talk about the limited early role of the Judiciary, and how it became an equal branch of government.

11-18
27:20

War Powers - Nevada Newsmakers

Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson talk about the role each branch of government plays concerning war.

11-18
26:50

Amending the Constitution - Nevada Newsmakers

Clay Jenkinson and Sam Shad discuss the history of amending, and proposed amendments to the constitution, and the difficulties associated with amending our government's founding document.

11-18
26:30

Presidential Powers - Nevada Newsmakers

Clay Jenkinson and Sam Shad explore the nature and power of the office of president.

11-18
27:00

The Great Compromise - Nevada Newsmakers

Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson tackle one of the central issues debated by our founding fathers, how to balance the power discrepancies between big states and little states.

11-18
26:46

Separation of Powers - Nevada Newsmakers

Clay Jenkinson and Sam Shad look at how the founding fathers intended power to be distributed among the three branches of government, and how that looks in modern times.

11-18
28:31

Interpreting the Constitution - Nevada Newsmakers

Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson debate how a modern society interprets the intent of the founding fathers when reading the constitution.

11-18
26:10

Church and State - Nevada Newsmakers

So what did our founding fathers intend, regarding religious practice, for their burgeoning nation? Listen as Sam Shad and Clay Jenkinson discuss early letters and correspondence between the framers and other groups pertaining to religion.

11-18
27:15

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