Justice Kennedy's Views on the Constitution

Elliot Gerson from the Aspen Institute interviews Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy about liberty and the U.S. Constitution. They discuss the founding fathers' views on privacy, the importance of personal autonomy, and the role of judges in preserving constitutional liberty. Justice Kennedy emphasizes that the Constitution belongs to the people and highlights a Supreme Court case about personal freedom. The conversation also touches on the challenges of protecting liberty in the digital age and concludes with a reminder of the Constitution's significance and ownership by the people.

What was the primary concern of the founding fathers regarding privacy?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• Taxation without representation

According to Justice Kennedy, what is one of the essential meanings of freedom?

• Owning property

• The right to vote

• Defining who you are by your choices

• The ability to travel freely

Why is it important for judges to preserve constitutional liberty?

• To ensure government control

• To allow legislative freedom

• To check majority power over minorities

• To promote economic growth

What was the outcome of the New Hampshire license plate case?

• The citizen was not required to carry the state's message

• The case was dismissed

• The citizen was required to display the motto

• The state won the case

What challenge does new technology pose to constitutional liberty?

• It is not accessible to everyone

• It is too expensive

• It changes too quickly

• It is not reliable

How does Justice Kennedy suggest technology should be used?

• To promote government control

• For entertainment purposes only

• To replace traditional education

• For good purposes, respecting ethics and privacy

What is the most important thing to remember about the U.S. Constitution, according to Justice Kennedy?

• It is only for legal experts

• It belongs to the government

• It is a historical document

• It belongs to the people

What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?

• E Pluribus Unum

• Life, Liberty, Happiness

• In God We Trust

• We the People

What duty does Justice Kennedy emphasize for Americans regarding the Constitution?

• To ensure it remains strong

• To ignore it

• To rewrite it frequently

• To leave it to judges

What does Justice Kennedy say about the Constitution's ownership?

• It belongs to the Supreme Court

• It belongs to the people

• It belongs to historians

• It belongs to the government