Learn the Constitution

This page will feature essays, books and classes available for you to use to begin to study the U.S. Constitution. It is important for all Americans to understand the ideas and philosophies underlying the Constitution. This understanding is necessary in evaluating the performance of our legislators and the laws they propose and pass.

SEMINARS

Virginia Tea Party Convention October 8-9, 2010

Greater Richmond Convention Center

“First Principles and the Founders’ Constitution: How to Think About America
and Spread the Message”
By Matt Spalding, author of We Still Hold These Truths
Sponsored by: Heritage Foundation

“Thoughts on the Rule of Law”
By Mark Matthews of The Matthews Law Group, PLLC.
Sponsored by: B&B Electric

“Uniting States to Restore Federalism”
By American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
Sponsored by: Middle Resolution PAC

“Understanding the System: A Look at the Progressive Movement”
By: Ned Ryun
Sponsored by: American Majority

“The History of Our Right to Bear Arms”
By Philip Van Cleave
Sponsored by: Virginia Citizen Defense League (VCDL)

“The General Welfare Clause: Original Intent, Use and Abuse”
By Dr. Gai Ferdon of Helms School of Government at Liberty University
Sponsored by: Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation

ESSAYS

The Patriot Post

http://patriotpost.us/alexander/2009/09/17/essential-liberty/#

CLASSES

The American Patriots Committee has classes available in the Fredericksburg area.

http://americanpatriotscommittee.com/

Hillsdale College Constitution Town Hall

http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/hillsdale/100130/

Constituting America – This project is run by actress janine Turner. They are reading through the constitution and the Federalist Papers. For the schedule and to participate go to:

http://constitutingamerica.org/