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100
Rules that a country has that people must follow. (Like following your parents’ rules!)
Constitution
100
What country is highlighted?
The United States of America
100
What state was the constitution written in?
Pennsylvania
200
Makes the country’s laws. (Mom and Dad make the rules!)
Congress
200
What is a rule in your house that must be followed?
Not a trick question! What's a rule in your house?
200
What year was the constitution written?
1787
300
Congress can make rules for the country
Legislative Powers
300
What rule did Parker add to his house rules?
Beginning November 5th, 2020:
I, Parker, propose this rule to be made in my house:
Everyone can eat ice cream in their bedroom!
300
What is the Preamble?
It communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land.
400
Protect the rights of individual states. (Just like your parents protect you!)
Senate
400
Why do we have the constitution?
To keep us safe and protect us.
To make sure everyone is treated equally and fairly.
To keep the people in charge of the country from having too much power.
400
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison (wrote the document that formed the model for the Constitution)
500
Make and pass federal laws. (Just like your parents make the house rules!)
House of Representatives
500
If you went back in time and attended the Constitutional Convention, what rule or law would you want to add to our country's constitution?
Share your ideas!!
500
MATH TIME: If the constitution was written in 1781, how old is it this year?
233 years old!