The Constitution: The Limited Powers of Congress
John YooThe Framers of the United States Constitution wanted to give more power to the people and less power to the government. This was a radical new idea, and it started with the Legislative Branch: the House of Representatives and the Senate. John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, explains.
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Understanding the Constitution: A 10-Part Series
The Constitution: Why a Republic?
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Writing the Constitution: Miracle in Philadelphia
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The Constitution: The Limited Powers of Congress
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The Constitution: Presidential Powers
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The Constitution: The Supreme Court
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The Constitution: Our Bill of Rights
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The Constitution: A Nation of States
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The Constitution: The Civil Rights Amendments
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The Constitution: Taxes, Voting Rights, and Prohibition
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The Constitution: A Moral Challenge
5-Minute Videos • Robert George