Constitutional illiteracy is undermining America

About this episode

The episode discusses how constitutional illiteracy is affecting American governance and civic duties.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans neglect the Constitution they claim to uphold, while leaders invoke powers not granted within it. From executive orders to congressional actions, widespread misunderstanding reveals a deeper constitutional illiteracy shaping government decisions and civic responsibility today...

People in this episode

Host: Paul Engel

Topics covered

• constitutional illiteracy
• government decisions
• civic responsibility
• executive orders
• congressional actions

Keywords

• Constitution
• constitutional illiteracy
• government
• civic responsibility
• executive orders
• congressional actions

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Books & works: The Constitution

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