A More or Less Perfect Union
A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg
TV-G2020•58m
Documentary
Hosted by Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, A More or Less Perfect Union features perspectives and interviews from constitutional experts of all stripes - liberal, conservative and libertarian - examining the key issues of liberty: freedom of religion and press, slavery and civil rights, the Second Amendment, separation of powers and more. Constitutional experts, citizens and in dramatic recreations, the Framers themselves--weigh in on the unique document, the rule of law, the three branches of government separated to prevent tyranny, and the debate over originalism versus a living Constitution.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 24, 2020
Last Aired
January 24, 2020
Networks
PBS
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
A Constitution in Writing
Air date: 2020-01-24
Exploring the struggles and compromises in the creation of the US Constitution, along with views on the rule of law, branches of government, and the debate over originalism.
E2
A Constitution for All
Air date: 2020-01-24
The 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as the Bill of Rights protect free speech, religious freedom and the rights of those accused of crimes; U.S. Supreme Court decisions that set back racial justice after the Civil War.
E3
Our Constitution at Risk
Air date: 2020-01-24
Exploring the battle to preserve the US Constitution, including how Americans have fought to establish, expand and preserve liberty.
