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Constitutional scholar Linda Monk explained the Bill of Rights, detailing each of the ten amendments and how they were ratified. She also described how these rights are used by citizens and …

Linda Monk talked about the role of North Carolina in ratifying the U.S. Constitution and demanding a Bill of Rights.

Linda Monk and Mickey Edwards talked about the origins of the legislative branch and the roles and responsibilities of Congress. James Thurber moderated. The panelists responded to questions…

Constitutional scholar Linda Monk discussed the achievement of the First Congress in passing the Bill of Rights. She examined Representative James Madison’s fight to have the legislation pas…

Ms. Linda Monk talked about her book The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution, published by Hyperion. According to Ms. Monk, although the Constitution has been a key e…

The Close Up Foundation hosted a Panel discussion on the First Amendment and the role of religion in American life. Among the specific issues addressed were challenges to the words “under Go…

Panelists talked about whether or not cross-burning was protected free speech under the U.S. Constitution. The panelists also responded to questions from the moderator and the audience.