What are natural rights? The natural rights definition is the belief that certain rights such as life, liberty, and property belong to humans by nature and can only be justly abridged through due process. How did the idea of natural rights shape the understanding of self-government? Our latest Homework Help video explores this question and provides students with a succinct overview of the essential information regarding life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

How did the philosophy of the Progressive Era transform the role of the American government from the American Founding? In this episode of Scholar Talks, BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams talks with Graduate Dean and Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, Ronald J. Pestritto. Together, they discuss the Progressives' novel views of the Constitution and religion in addition to the impact of Progressivism on current-day governance. In what ways do we see the Progressives' sustained critiques of the Constitution from this era alive in America today?

As part of our upcoming Constitution Day celebrations, BRI Chief Program Officer Stan Swim is joined by U.S. Senator for Nebraska, Ben Sasse, to explore how our government lives up to the ideals of the Founders and how we can achieve a healthy balance of civic obligation and personal achievements. Do the branches of government interact with each other today the way the Founders envisioned? Why is it important to understand the powers and limitations of each branch? Viewing Guide: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/grappling-with-the-governments-place-in-society-with-u-s-senator-for-nebraska-ben-sasse-viewing-guide See All Resources for Constitution Day Here: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/constitution-day