Political Doctrine or Constitutional Question?

Name: Political Doctrine or Constitutional Question?
Start: 2025-09-09T05:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-09T18:30:00-04:00
Location: New Smyrna Beach Regional Library

Schedule

Tue Sep 09 2025 at 05:30 am to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

New Smyrna Beach Regional Library | New Smyrna Beach, FL

Do courts make decisions based on politics—or the Constitution? Many Americans struggle to distinguish between political questions and constitutional ones, often misinterpreting judicial rulings through a partisan lens. This insightful lecture will clarify the courts’ role in our democracy, exploring how judges interpret the Constitution and where their authority begins and ends when addressing matters of law versus policy.
Join veteran educator Don Sarro, with over 30 years of experience teaching U.S. Government and History, as he breaks down key theories of constitutional interpretation, including originalism and living constitutionalism. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the judicial branch and its crucial role in upholding constitutional principles.
Don Sarro currently teaches A.P. and Honors Government at University High School and holds advanced degrees in both education and social science.
AFTER THE MEETING
You are invited to join us for an optional dinner and conversation at the Corkscrew Bar & Grill
235 Canal Street
New Smyrna Beach
RSVP to Jeanne Tanke by Sep 1st at [email protected] and let us know if you are attending and if you are joining us for dinner.