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The Constitution of the United States
Warm-Up Questions
CPS Questions 1-2
Chapter 5, Lesson 3
Lesson Overview
The Constitution of the United States—a remarkable document
The process of amending the Constitution How the Constitution is interpreted
Chapter 5, Lesson 3
Quick Write
How do you think the Constitution of the United States protects your rights and freedoms as an American citizen? Write down everything you know about the Constitution of the United States.
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The Constitution of the United States
One of the first written constitutions in modern history
Formed the basis of our democracy A representative legislature The office of president A system of courts A process for adding
amendments
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Parts of the Constitution
Preamble Seven articles 27 Amendments
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Preamble
“To form a more perfect Union” “To establish Justice” “To insure domestic Tranquility” “To provide for the common Defense” “To promote the general Welfare” “To secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity”
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The Articles
Articles I-III - describe the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government
Articles IV – states must respect each other’s laws, court decisions, and records
Article V – Specifies how amendments are made
Article VI – declares the Constitution the “supreme law of the land”
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Activity 1: Articles of the Constitution
Review the section in your textbook on the articles
Complete the table and briefly summarize the sections of each article
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 3-4
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Activity 2: State Constitution
Locate your state’s constitution and read a section
Identify one similarity and one difference between your state constitution and the US Constitution
Answer the questions
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The Amendment Process
Proposal Congressional action National convention
requested by 2/3 of the state legislatures
Ratification
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 5-6
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Activity 3: Constitutional Amendments
Research an amendment
Answer the questions
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Interpretation of the Constitution
Necessary and proper clause Interpretation through court decisions Interpretation through congressional and
presidential actions Interpretation through custom
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Learning Check Questions
CPS Questions 7-8
Activity 4: Interpreting the Constitution
Review the section in your textbook on how the Constitution is interpreted
Match the interpretation to its correct description
Answer the questions
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Summary
The Constitution of the United States—a remarkable document
The process of amending the Constitution
How the Constitution is interpreted
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Chapter 5, Lesson 3
Review Questions
CPS Questions 9-10
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Next….
Done – the Constitution of the United States
Next – interpreting the Bill of Rights and other amendments
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