Constitution Day

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​Bell Ringer/ Think about

Why do you think the federal government passed a law in 2004 requiring public schools and government offices to provide information on the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day?

Multiple Choice

What year was the U.S. Constitution approved?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1999

• 2020

Multiple Choice

Which of the first 3 articles, describes the process for electing a President?

• Article One

• Article Two

• ArticleThree

• All of them

Multiple Choice

Which of the next 4 articles, states how the Constitution can be changed, or amended?

• Article 4

• Article 5

• Article 6

• Article 7

Multiple Choice

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Not in My House Pledge

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The changes

Multiple Choice

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• Amendment 26

• Amendment 200

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 17

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. The Constitution – the document that governs our government – protects our very way of life and ensures the freedoms we enjoy.

2. America remains the most successful experiment in representative democracy in human history.

3. The observance of Constitution Day gives us an opportunity to counter with facts those trying to rewrite history and educate everyone about the supreme law of the land! --- this should help explain our first question!

HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY!