Class 1: The Dangers of Democracy
The Founding Fathers warned that democracy creates turbulence, chaos, and ultimately tyranny. They rejected democracy, and instead established a Republic (rule by law)....
Blueprint for Liberty
What does the U.S. Constitution say about the most important issues facing our nation? More importantly, how do we restore constitutional adherence? The John Birch Society’s Blueprint for Liberty series answers these and other questions, providing training on our founding principles and laying out the roadmap for how to save our Republic.
Class 2: What’s On the List?
The Constitution is not a blank check; it’s a binding contract. The federal government’s powers are enumerated, listed, and defined. If it’s not...
Class 3: Debunking Excuses for Unlimited Power, Part 1
Tyranny — or a “boundless field of power,” as Jefferson called it — grows the moment government steps beyond its boundaries. This class...
Class 4: Debunking Excuses for Unlimited Power, Part 2
In this class, we finish tackling the most abused clauses in the Constitution: the Necessary and Proper Clause, Commerce Clause, and treaty powers....
Class 5: Restoring Limited Power
Liberty cannot survive without self-government and moral restraint. Here we examine how Madison, Jefferson, and even Wisconsin legislators used nullification and interposition to...
Class 6: Constitutional Money
Sound money is liberty’s lifeblood. The Founders prescribed gold and silver coin — not fiat paper from the Federal Reserve. This class reveals...
Class 7: Tariffs and Trade, Part 1
This class defines and explores protectionism. Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson all endorsed tariffs to secure independence and shield our economy from foreign manipulation....
Class 8: Tariffs and Trade, Part 2
Globalism has weaponized “free trade” into a pincer movement against sovereignty. Globalist trade schemes, such as GATT, WTO, NAFTA, and the USMCA, are...
Class 9: Constitutional War Powers
The Founders never intended presidents to wage endless wars. Article I, Section 8 places war-making powers squarely in Congress, because they knew the...
Class 10: Constitutional State Militias
This class covers the constitutional role of state militias as the first line of defense against foreign invasion and domestic tyranny. It emphasizes...
Class 11: The Enemies of the Constitution
This session identifies the organized forces working to undermine America’s constitutional Republic. It traces the origins of the Conspiracy against man and God...
Class 12: The Need to Organize
In this class, the focus shifts to the absolute necessity of disciplined organization among patriots. Drawing on Edmund Burke’s warning that “when bad...
Class 13: What Is The John Birch Society?
This final class introduces the mission and structure of The John Birch Society. It begins with the story of John Birch, the Christian...