Introduction to the U.S. Constitution: Parts One to Five - 2002-03-19

Introduction to the U.S. Constitution: Parts One to Five - 2002-03-19. This program, which will be broadcast in several parts, is an effort to introduce the constitution of a country that is today the largest military and economic power in the world. The U.S. Constitution, which defines the duties of the government and the rights of citizens, was drafted 215 years ago. This program will attempt to analyze the democratic roots of the U.S. Constitution, the atmosphere prevailing at the Philadelphia Convention, the principles of the Constitution, and its amendments, by examining the social and political contexts of the time of its drafting. Written and produced by Ebrahim Biparva. Part One: The people's interest in freedom and participation; the first constitution was the Fundamental Orders of 1638 in Connecticut. Part Two: The decentralization of government and the avoidance of a powerful central government. Part Three: How were disagreements among the thirteen states resolved? Part Four: The pivotal events of the years 1776 to 1791. What events occurred during these years? Part Five: The U.S. Constitution consists of seven articles. Article Four pertains to the regulations governing the relationships between states and their relations with the federal government.