Constitution Alive – Introduction | Why the Constitution Still Matters

What is the Constitution, and why does it still matter today?

In this opening session of Constitution Alive, based on the Patriot Academy course by David Barton and Rick Green, we lay the groundwork for understanding America’s founding document—not as a relic of the past, but as a living framework of liberty.

This video includes:
• An introduction to the Constitution Alive course
• Why the Founders designed our system the way they did
• How historical ignorance has weakened civic understanding
• Group discussion before and after the lesson

This class sets the tone for the entire series, challenging viewers to rethink what they’ve been taught about the Constitution and rediscover the principles that shaped the American Republic.

Recorded with live discussion and commentary.