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Read the Fine Print
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INTRODUCTION "We the People..." The Preamble to the United States Constitution starts with that phrase. What does it mean? How do "We, the people" actually do anything together with one another, in a country as large and diverse as our country is? How do we maintain a sense of union over time? One way is through exercising shared responsibility for certain services the government provides. These services are paid for through a system of taxation. What are the services that the federal government provides, and why should everyone in the country pay for them? This lesson will help you understand the government's role in providing some protections and services to all our country's citizens -- and the reason we pay taxes to fund those protections and services.
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- Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
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EconEdLink
Read the Fine Print
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Constitution Day is September 17, the day in 1787 when our U.S. government was born. Meet your Constitution Day education requirement with this engaging lesson plan that shows how the U.S. Constitution sets up our government. Students will learn how Articles I-III describe the structure, function and powers of the three branches of government. Readings and activities will guide students through the articles, as well as the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.
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- Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary
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iCivics Inc.
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From the moment students enter the room, they will begin to examine and understand the role of the people in the Constitution. When students enter, they are asked to respond to a question posted at the front of the room. Students then watch a short video that gives a brief explanation of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, or listen as the transcript of the video is read aloud. Constitutions are provided so that in small groups, students can examine Article VII and rewrite it in their own words. The educator will then lead a discussion using the questions provided that examine the significance of signing the document and the even greater importance of Article VII, the revolutionary and powerful idea that it is the people who ultimately consent to the government framed by the Constitution. The importance of the amendment process, as a crucial element in keeping the document relevant, and one of the people, is highlighted in the remaining discussion questions. Websites containing primary sources from supporters of ratification and dissenters are provided for further reading, should you decide to use them.
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- Humanities, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
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National Constitution Center
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