4.5.1 The U.S. Constitution
Step 1. Questions
4.5.1 Discuss what the U.S. Constitution is and why it is important (i.e., a written document that defines the structure and purpose of the U.S. government and describes the shared powers of federal, state, and local governments).
Research the U.S. Constitution. Here are some questions to guide your research. - What is the U.S. Constitution?
- Why is it important?
- What does the U.S. Constitution say about the structure and purpose of the U.S. government?
- Describe the shared powers of federal, state and local governments as stated in the U.S. Constitution.
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read a book about the Constitution, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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