Dr. Thomas Krannawitter discusses the overarching purpose and several design features of the United States Constitution. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast series on the Constitution.

For the websites and resources referenced in this podcast, follow the links below:

* Text of the United States Constitution published by Cornell University Law School: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/overview

* The Founder’s Constitution published by the University of Chicago Press: http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/

* Guide To The Constitution published by the Heritage Foundation: http://www.heritage.org/constitution