R.J. Pastrito
College politics professor and dean who delivers the featured lecture on constitutional principles; provides expert analysis on majority tyranny, the necessity of union, and Federalist arguments.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 40min
Constitution 101: Majority Tyranny and the Necessity of the Union
R.J. Pastrito, college politics professor and dean, gives a concise lecture on constitutional principles. He examines majority tyranny and state abuses that threatened rights. He explains why the Articles failed and why a stronger Union and institutional design were argued for in The Federalist. The discussion traces human nature, factional conflict, and the case for separation of powers.
