AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION: Bill of Rights and Beyond (3 Programs) DVD
Much of the success of the U.S. Constitution can be attributed to the way the document has changed to meet the needs of the American people. Since 1787, 27 proposed amendments have been ratified, and they tell some of the most important stories in American political, social, and cultural history. This comprehensive three-part series explores each amendment, its origins, its real-world applications, its history of interpretation in the nation’s courts, and its implications for the future. Combining computer graphics, original live-action video, historical artwork, and archival footage with narration and interviews, each program reveals an important chapter in the ongoing history of the U.S. Constitution.
The series Includes:
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
It upholds freedom of speech and religion, guarantees a free press, grants the right to keep and bear arms, preserves the right of trial by jury, establishes states’ rights, and more. It’s the Bill of Rights. This program presents the ten key Constitutional amendments that have defined the fundamental liberties that are the American birthright—and examines the controversies and challenges they have withstood. 69 minutes
HUMAN RIGHTS
This program sets two crucial human rights-related Constitutional amendments within the context of their historical times: Amendment 13, abolishing slavery throughout the U.S., and Amendment 14, defining U.S. citizenship and stipulating due process and equal protection under the law. Four additional amendments - 11, judicial powers construed; 16, federal income tax; and 18 and 21, Prohibition and its repeal - are included as well. 48 minutes
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
The ability to vote - to have a legal say in the affairs of America, large or small - is one of the greatest powers a U.S. citizen can have - and, too often, it’s one of the most neglected. This program reemphasizes the value of universal suffrage through the stories of Amendments 15, 19, 23, 24, and 26, which, taken together, enfranchise citizens 18 years of age and older and forbid denying the vote on the basis of race, sex, locale, or tax arrears. Profiles of Amendments 12, 22, and 25 (the Presidential Amendments) and Amendments 17, 20, and 27 offer additional insights into how the principles of democracy are put to work. 64 minutes
*Correlates to all applicable state and national standards
*Recommended for middle school through college
*Sub-Titled
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