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HistoryBig GovernmentUS Constitution

The Constitution: Why a Republic?

Robert GeorgeRobert George5-Minute VideosJul 18, 2022

Winning the War of Independence brought a new challenge to the American people: what sort of government should they choose for their new nation? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, explores the problems the founders faced at this pivotal moment in history.

Watch more from PragerU’s Understanding the Constitution: A 10-Part Series.

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The Constitution: Why a Republic?

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

5-Minute Videos  •  John Yoo
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The Constitution: Presidential Powers

5-Minute Videos  •  John Yoo
The Constitution: The Supreme Court

The Constitution: The Supreme Court

5-Minute Videos  •  Sherif Girgis
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The Constitution: Our Bill of Rights

5-Minute Videos  •  Sherif Girgis
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The Constitution: A Nation of States

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The Constitution: The Civil Rights Amendments

The Constitution: The Civil Rights Amendments

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The Constitution: Taxes, Voting Rights, and Prohibition

The Constitution: Taxes, Voting Rights, and Prohibition

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The Constitution: A Moral Challenge

The Constitution: A Moral Challenge

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