The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Four educators connect U.S. history, politics, Supreme Court decisions, political culture, and the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum to the challenges of modern democracy. Listeners gain perspective on how the Constitution continues to shape American life.
The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Protest and Patriotism
In this episode, the Friends of Publius discuss the ways in which protest and patriotism have evolved and changed in the United States. This question is from Unit 6, Question 2 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum.
Discussion Question Unit 6 Question 2
What factors determine whether participants in public demonstrations are viewed as patriots or traitors?
What, if any, common factors exist in both historical and contemporary demonstrations that are viewed as valid and patriotic?
Under what circumstances, if any, should the government intervene to curtail political protests?