Author: Paul Engel
Like many of you, I am a product of the public schools. Like many of you I thought the Constitution was for lawyers and judges. One day I read the Constitution, and was surprised to find I didn't need a law degree to understand it. Then I read the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and even the Anti-Federalist Papers. As I learned more and more about our founding fathers and documents I saw how little we know about how our country was designed to work and how many people just didn't care. I started The Constitution Study to help those who also want read and study our Constitution.
261 – Battle of Lexington
On the morning of April 19th, 1775 the actions of a few would have an impact that would resound throughout history. Most of us were taught about “The shot heard ’round the world”, but have you learned what led up to that event? Let’s take the 246th anniversary of this famous event to remind ourselves how we got here.
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What Is the Purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution – UpJourney
Learn the purpose of the preamble to the constitution, as discussed by experts. Here are their insights: Paul Engel Author | Speaker | Founder, The Constitution Study
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The Constitution Study – Review by Erika Leaf
Now more than ever, The Constitution Study – Returning the Constitution to We the People, written by Paul Engel, is a much-needed resource.
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260 – Peeping Drone
The proliferation of drones have become another front in the war on privacy. In a case in the Michigan Court of Appeals, we find a question of whether a drone search is reasonable or not.
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The Constitution Study on America Out Loud Network
Starting April 8th, The Constituiton Study will have a weekday radio program on the America Out Loud Network.
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259 – The Zombie Amendment
Ronald Reagan said “a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth.” Apparently that is no longer true, as a dead proposed amendment simply will not go away. Sounding like Dr. Frankenstein, the House of Representatives is crying “It’s alive!”, when it’s actually dead.
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Undiscovered Country
I don’t know who said it, but I’ve heard the future described as the undiscovered country. Today, I have some undiscovered country to ponder with you.
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