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This session will explore the influence of John Locke on the Founders’ conception of rights.
Session leaders: Dr. Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will explore the historical development of rights and how rights relate to broader ideas about government.
Session leaders: Dr. Andrew Trees, Professor of History at Roosevelt University, and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will offer a close reading of the Declaration and Jefferson’s initial rough draft.
Session leaders: Dr. Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).
This session will look at the dispute between Federalists and Anti-Federalists about what kind of republic would best secure liberty.
Session leaders: Dr. Lynn Uzzell, Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).
This session will focus on how the Constitution and Bill of Rights establish justice and secure rights.
Session leaders: Dr. Lynn Uzzell, Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will explore Ben Franklin’s writings to better understand how good citizenship draws on both self-interest and civic duty.
Session leaders: Dr. John Zumbrunnen, Professor of Political Theory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).
This session will focus on the division of power between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary and what happens when the branches overstep their respective boundaries.
Session leaders: Dr. David Ramsey, Professor of Government at the University of West Florida and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will follow the evolution of federalism from the founding to today and consider its importance during national crises, like COVID-19.
Session leaders: Dr. Kevin Wagner, Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).
This session will look at impacts of landmark supreme court decisions and perspectives on constitutional interpretation from two Supreme Court justices.
Session leaders: Dr. David Ramsey, Professor of Government at the University of West Florida and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will focus on the principle of religious liberty and the important role of this fundamental right in the American political system.
Session leaders: Dr. James M. Patterson, Professor of Politics at Ave Maria University and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).
This session will look at the principle of freedom of speech, how it protects liberty, and the role of the press in a free society.
Session leaders: Dr. James M. Patterson, Professor of Politics at Ave Maria University and Dr. Mark Malham, Social Studies Coordinator for Martin County, with Ms. April Strong.
This session will focus on the historical development and significance of the second amendment.
Session leaders: Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Assistant Professor of Political Science at University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Danton Kostandarithes, Bolles School (Jacksonville).