Name: Constitution USA With Peter Sagal
Released: 2013-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Peter Sagal

TV Show · Documentary

Breathing new life into the traditional civics lesson, Peter Sagal introduces some of today‘s major constitutional debates and talks with ordinary Americans and leading constitutional experts about what the Constitution actually says and what it means, the dramatic historical events and crises that have defined it, and why all this still matters to Americans today.

2013 · 52m

Starring Peter Sagal

Director Stephen Ives

EPISODE 1

A More Perfect Union

The founders of the Constitution set up a delicate system of power sharing between states and the national government. Federalism has served us well but, as Peter finds out, it still sparks controversy today, over issues like medical marijuana and gun control.
EPISODE 2

It's a Free Country

Peter explores the history of the Bill of Rights, and sees how current battles are still being waged about freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy.
EPISODE 3

Created Equal

Learn about the far-reaching changes created by the Fourteenth Amendment.
EPISODE 4

Built to Last?

Consider the systems that have kept the Constitution healthy for more than 225 years.