The term “judicial review” isn’t found in the Constitution.  So where did it come from and what does it mean? Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center joins us to discuss the proper role and power of the judiciary.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86. ;

 

Everyone knows that the Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people.  But how exactly does it accomplish that? Professor Randy Barnett discusses how the separation of powers and the amendment process play important roles in protecting citizens from the abuses of a powerful federal government.

The American Constitution separates power among 3 branches - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.  Is this the only logical way to divide power? Does it have significant advantages or disadvantages, compared to other systems?  Professor Steven Calabresi of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law joins us to discuss how the Founders made this choice and how the structure of the US Constitution differs from other governments around the world.

 

If we want to study the Constitution, is it important to know what it is (or isn’t) in order to understand how it works?  Professor Gary Lawson of Boston University School of Law outlines academic debates about the structural Constitution and why it matters.  Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.

How do you create a Constitution for a free society? Professor Ilan Wurman of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University joins us to discuss what makes the Constitution worthy of our obedience today. Learn more at https://fedsoc.org/no86.