Sal Khan on Civics, AI, and the Constitution

Run time: 45 minutes

Jeffrey Rosen sits down with Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan for a podcast discussion on the state of civics in America today; the NCC and Khan Academy partnership and the Constitution 101 course; the role of AI in education; and more. Listen now

The Evolution of Judicial Independence in America

Run time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

The National Constitution Center and the Federal Judicial Center present three discussions exploring the evolution of judicial independence in America and its critical role in our democracy from the Founding to present day. Watch now

We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more 

Brown v. Board: When the Supreme Court Ruled Against Segregation

by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes

“The decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka on May 17, 1954 is perhaps the most famous of all Supreme Court cases, as it started the process ending segregation. It overturned the equally far-reaching decision of Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. ...” Read more

The Mexican-American War in a Nutshell

by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes

“May marks two key anniversaries in the conflict between the United States and Mexico that set in motion the Civil War—and led to California, Texas, and eight other states joining the Union. ...” Read more

Justice Louis Brandeis: American Prophet

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, learn more about Justice Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish American confirmed to the Supreme Court. In this 2016 America’s Town Hall program, National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen and Brandeis scholars Philippa Strum and Melvin Urofsky explain why Brandeis’ forward-thinking wisdom still matters today. Watch now

Article III, Section 1

“The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.”

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