The United States Constitution was ratified in 1789; however, the document’s meaning has not always been clear. This is because many debates over constitutional interpretation were settled during the Constitutional Convention. Sometimes our nation’s founders did not agree on constitutional meaning. Other ties, the Constitution’s ambiguity comes from our country facing contemporary issues that the founders never would have imagined.
Dr Francene Engel, Scholar for the Maryland Council for Civics and History Education, returns to HA to present Part II of “Major Developments in American Constitutional History.” She will continue to explore the major events in history that shaped the document’s meaning and affected the trajectory of our constitutional democracy. Emphasis will be on the development of judicial review through landmark cases and examination of the evolution of the due process clauses of the 5th and 14th Amendments.
HA is pleased to be a Foundational Friend of the Maryland Council for Social Studies (MDCSS) and are partnering with them to present several programs focusing on the United States Constitution. Joey Landgraf, President-elect of MDCSS, will be cohosting and will share the efforts of this educational organization.