How does the U.S. Constitution protect our country from being taken over by a dictator?
That question, and many others, is explored in the iHeartRadio podcast, American History Hotline, in which host Bob Crawford, "searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds."
In the latest episode, Crawford chats with President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen, about the Constitution, how it has protected America for the last 250 years, and why "an informed citizenry that holds elected officials accountable to America's founding principles" is so vital.
Per the summary:
"How does the U.S. Constitution protect our country from being taken over by a power-hungry dictator? You may not like the answer. President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen, explains how much of our federal government is based on political norms and precedents that are vulnerable to the whims of the masses. Still, our Constitution has weathered some of the most serious political storms of the past 250 years and held strong. The key to success, Rosen explains, is an informed citizenry that holds elected officials accountable to America's founding principles."
Listen to American History Hotline on iHeartRadio for more!