Three Election Law Cases and What They Mean for Democracy

Run time: 54 minutes

Host Jeffrey Rosen joins John Fortier and Rick Hasen to discuss three important election law cases and what they mean for American democracy going forward. Listen now

The United Kingdom and the United States: A Constitutional Dialogue

Run time: 57 minutes

Richard Albert, Nicholas Cole, and Alison LaCroix compare the legal systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Watch now

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On This Day, the Constitutional Convention Began

by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes

"It was May 25, 1787, when the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia started in earnest and the first votes were taken at what is now called Independence Hall. ..." Read more

How the Supreme Court Upheld Social Security

by Nicholas Mosvick | Read time: 5 minutes

"On May 24, 1937, the Supreme Court decided in two separate but related cases that the Social Security Act of 1935 was constitutional. ..." Read more

Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation Featuring State Attorneys General

Wednesday, June 1 | Noon ET

The National Constitution Center and the National Association of Attorneys General host a bipartisan conversation with Attorneys General Doug Peterson of Nebraska and Phil Weiser of Colorado exploring the role of state attorneys general, state law, and state police powers under the Constitution in addressing the potential dangers of various social media platforms to public health, privacy, and competition. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. 

This program is presented in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Governance at the National Association of Attorneys General. 

Article I, Section 4

"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators."

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