Religion and the States: Why the Constitution is Silent on God

This short video explains why the Constitution is silent on religion. The Founders believed that religion was a matter best left to the states. As Professor Jeffry Morrison notes, the Founders were not unconcerned about religion, but a belief in federalism led them to allow individual states to make decisions about religious matters.

Grades

11, 12

Resource Types

Video

Teaching Strategies

Lecture

Duration

3 minutes