Class Summary (March 27, 2023)

We reviewed the Constitution from a 30,000 view.  Summary:  the Constitution gives the majority of the power to the legislature which is closest to the people and can be reviewed and replaced every two years.  Then the Executive branch which gives the people the power to review and replace the President every four years.  The Judicial branch should be the weakest of the branches because we do not directly elect the Justices and we cannot easily review and replace them should they become corrupt.  Unfortunately it seems to be in reverse order today.  The Judicial branch, starting with Marbury vs. Madison case, has progressively become a far more powerful and activist court than the Founding Fathers envisioned.  The President, especially through the power of Executive Orders and the Administrative State is again more powerful than the Founding Fathers envisioned.  And unfortunately, the Legislative Branch has ceded the majority of its power and is no longer a deliberative body but instead a tool of the rich and powerful to enact their desires rather than the wishes of the people.  

One of our class members shared an article that shares why five House Republicans voted AGAINST the Parents Bill of Rights.  Who would vote against something that strengthens the power of parents?  These Legislators make a compelling argument.

One resource we discussed was The President Makers.  It is a great book.  You can also go to YouTube and search "Constitution Alive" to view the videos from class.  Or you can select the Courses menu option at the top of this page and find the Constitution Alive! course option. 

I have a website where you can find many different organizations that need your help and support so when you ask "What Can I Do?" this site is a place where you can quickly and easily find many quality places that need your help.  If you have additional places that you think should be added to this list, please share with me at cheryl@thefifthprinciple.coop and I will add it to the list.  And of course, if you would like to know more about The Fifth Principle Cooperative effort I am developing, you can go to this Rumble video to learn more about it.  I also have other videos on Rumble where you can learn more about various topics related to the Constitution and my educational pursuits at The Fifth Principle.

And I must shamelessly share my Monument to Our Forefathers tour over Memorial Day weekend.  Until next week!