The Presumption of Liberty
Timothy Sandefur's book, The Conscience of the Constitution:The Declaration of Independence and the Right to Liberty, about whether liberty or democracy is the primary goal of the Constitution.
Description
Timothy Sandefur discussed the concepts of liberty and individual rights in the United States.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the concept of “the presumption of liberty” according to Timothy Sandefur.
- Describe the differing view that he claims many lawyers, judges, and law professors hold in terms of liberty. What examples does he give to further his point?
- What is “rational basis scrutiny” and when is it used?
- Explain Mr. Sandefur’s belief concerning the debate on liberty. Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Arbitrary
- Constitutional
- Inalienable Rights
- Liberty
- Political Institutions
- Rational Basis Scrutiny