A Big Fix: Should We Amend Our Constitution?
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Thomas Jefferson famously remarked that the Constitution should be amended frequently, since “the imperfections of a written Constitution will become apparent” in new circumstance and social conditions. Is our current moment one in which Jefferson’s prediction has come to fruition? Do problems such as partisan gridlock, judicial interventions in the culture war, or expansions of executive power display an unmistakable need for constitutional amendment? Does our Constitution need a big fix?
| Friday, May 12, 2017 | Video | |
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| 1:00 PM | Welcome by Liz Magill – Paul Brest Hall |
Watch Video: Welcome and Introduction |
| 1:15 PM | Introductory remarks by Michael McConnell – Paul Brest Hall | |
| 1:30 PM | Fixing Equality – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing Equality |
| 3:15 PM | Fixing Federalism & Local Government – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing Federalism & Local Government |
| 4:30 PM | Break – Paul Brest Hall | |
| 4:45 PM | Fixing Rights & Judicial Power – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing Rights & Judicial Power |
| 6:00 PM | Session Concludes |
| Saturday, May 13, 2017 | Video | |
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| 9:00 AM | Fixing the Separation of Powers – Paul Brest Hall
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| 10:20 AM | Fixing Elections – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing Elections |
| 11:45 PM | Lunch – Paul Brest Hall | |
| 1:15 PM | Fixing Executive Power – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing Executive Power |
| 2:45 PM | Fixing the Future Constitution: Student Panel – Paul Brest Hall
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Watch Video: Fixing the Future Constitution: Student Panel |
| 3:45 PM | Break – Paul Brest Hall | |
| 4:00 PM | Fixing the Amendment Process – Paul Brest Hall
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| 5:00 PM | Final Reflections & Remarks by Michael McConnell – Paul Brest Hall |
Watch Video: Final Reflections & Remarks |
