Constitution 101 | Lecture 1

Learn the meaning of the Constitution and the principles of American government in this new version of Hillsdale's most popular course.

The form of government prescribed by the Constitution is based on the timeless principles of the Declaration of Independence. These two documents establish the formal and final causes of the United States and make possible the freedom that is the birthright of all Americans.

[rreszler]

I think the politicians of today need to take your class!

[Dyros]

I had this class in 8th grade. It was called Civics, and was MANDATORY than. (1973)

[TheGoldeyFamily]

Every citizen needs to watch the entire series!

[hotrodmonkee]

This should be mandatory for every politician to watch, over and over.

[taniaperez]

This should be in every middle and high school curriculum!!!

[mikemorris]

It’s sad and alarming that this isn’t taught in schools anymore. It’s to the government’s advantage to keep the people ignorant of their rights.

[immanuel]

I'm first gen mexican American my parents came here for a better life and I'm so blessed to be in a country that is free I believe God will still use America to conquer the evil around us!

[alanaadams]

Thank you Hillsdale for these videos. I appreciate it so much. My grandmother was from Norway she taught me how lucky I was to be born in America. She couldnt wait to become a citizen. She taught me to be proud of my country to be a Patiot😊

[Miatacrosser]

I took this coarse 7 years ago. It was one of the greatest things I ever did. Thank you Hillsdale for all the priceless knowledge. I am a better American today for it.

[KingTesticus]

I'm bookmarking this for my homeschooling classes.. I'm totally going to make sure my children know this stuff.. Thank you.

[matthewimi]

Only 1.2 million views?! Richard Dreyfuss is absolutely correct. We should be teaching civics literally from grade school. All the way up to senior year in high school where quoting all amendments is mandatory. Extra credit if you can recite the entire constitution by heart. There are people out there who don't even know who their senators are, let alone their local officials. There are people out there that don't even know who we fought in World war II and why. I could go on

[dinahabibagahi]

Mr. Larry I am 65 years of age I have never in my education years had a class like this one I simply enjoy it and I am glad I registered on your class thank you and Blessings to you and those who have work to make these classes possible.

[denniscarroll]

Thank you Hillsdale College for the free lecture series. This is truly an important one for all Americans.

[ngonzale]

“There’s are just 2 ways of governing human beings, one is by talking and one is by force.” Very timely lesson of our constitution. Great lecture. Thank you!

[BillSaidSeed]

I've read the declaration of Independence 13 times, but i find it so fascinating and prudent that videos like this exist.

[LJTorres-dbip]

I recommend everyone take time to listen to all the lectures especially the one on the Bible it's extremely informative and comfortably set so you don't get bored so take time to listen educate so that you can stimulate yourself

[randypoffolife]

They need to make this mandatory again in schools to learn the U.S. constitution.

[chriswitmer]

It is never to late to re-educate ourselves on our founding documents. Thank you!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[matthewharrison]

Wish I learned this before I was 34 years old. Put this in schools!!!

[joeylee]

Wow. This is high and heady stuff. These lecturers take my breath away with their passion and depth of knowledge. You just know they live and breathe their subject. I have been extremely challenged and inspired. What a privilege.