Checks and Balances - Intentions of the Founders
Historians Annette Gordon-Reed and Douglas Brinkley examined the framing of the Constitution and speculated about the founders' thoughts on … read more
Historians Annette Gordon-Reed and Douglas Brinkley examined the framing of the Constitution and speculated about the founders' thoughts on the balance of power in the U.S. government today. Moderated by Panetta Institute for Public Policy founder Leon Panetta, this program concluded the Institute’s 2019 lecture series. close
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