These United States: A history of the Constitution
Summary
The CBS News program "These United States" discusses the history and importance of the U.S. Constitution. Experts Jill Lepore and Jeffrey Rosen explain how the Constitution remains a vital and lasting document, even as government checks and balances face new challenges.Key Facts
- The U.S. Constitution is the foundation of the American government.
- It establishes a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- Experts say these checks and balances have faced unusual tests in recent decades.
- Jill Lepore is the author of "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution."
- Jeffrey Rosen is the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
- Rosen describes the Constitution as "eternal and timeless."
- The discussion was featured on CBS News as part of their series "These United States."
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