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Constitution Day - September 17, 2025

The National Constitution Center, Duquesne University, and the Pennsylvania Commission on Judicial Independence are proud to present a video and accompanying discussion questions for Constitution Day, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, on the vital topic of the importance of judicial independence in our Constitutional democracy. The video features retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer in conversation with Duquesne University President Ken Gormley (a Constitutional scholar) with introductory remarks by Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Created for a 50–60-minute class period, this prepackaged video and set of discussion questions can be used to fulfill the Congressional mandate for educational programming on this day.

The video can be accessed here: Link to YouTube 

Accompanying discussion questions are below:

College Discussion Questions

High School Discussion Questions

 


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A Bicentennial Celebration of Liberty and Justice for All
Friday, June 1, 2018


The link below will forward you to a form to submit in order to request a tour of the Courthouse:

Request for a Courthouse Tour