|
A free civic video, titled “We The People… The U.S.
Constitution and You,” was recently donated to high schools
and other organizations in New Jersey by Seton Hall
University School of Law in cooperation with the Committee
for Citizen Awareness, a nonpartisan group devoted to
enhancing the public’s understanding of the workings of our
democracy.
The contribution, initiated by Law School Dean Patrick E.
Hobbs, will benefit thousands of high school, community and
junior college students, and others in New Jersey. The
videos, which will help students and others to learn more
about how the U.S. Constitution affects their daily lives,
were produced in conjunction with Senator Robert Menendez
and U.S. Representatives Donald M. Payne of the 10th
District, and Frank Pallone from the 6th District.
For the first time last year, a new law required high
schools and other educational organizations across the
country to hold a program pertaining to the U.S.
Constitution on or around September 17th, which has been
designated Constitution Day. The video provided by Seton
Hall Law School can help high schools to meet that
requirement.
Caroline Kennedy, author of several books, including, “In
Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action,” and daughter of
President John F. Kennedy, narrates the documentary.
“Seton Hall Law School became involved with this public
service project to help educate young people in New Jersey
about the importance of the principles contained within our
Constitution and to encourage their active participation as
involved and informed citizens,” said Dean Hobbs, who also
appears in the documentary. “Knowing about the Constitution
and the principles that protect our way of life are integral
to maintaining the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. We are
confident that this ‘We the People’ video will help young
people and others in New Jersey to have a greater
understanding of this important document.”
“We The People…The U.S. Constitution and You” is similar in
format to, and produced by the same non-profit organization,
as the well-received, award-winning video series about the
three branches of government: “The U.S. Congress and You,”
“Your Court System and You,” and “The Executive Branch and
You,” as well as videos concerning the American standard of
living and patriotism. Over 30 million people have seen
these educational videos nationwide, thanks to the support
provided by over 3,000 corporations, universities, and other
organizations in the United States.
|
