Congress for Kids: [Constitution]: Writing the Constitution

Constitution

Introduction Delegates to the Constitutional Convention The Work Begins Writing the Constitution The Great Compromise Signing the Constitution Ratifying the Constitution Bill of Rights Powers of the Federal Government The Three Branches of Government Checks and Balances Amendments Women - The Right to Vote

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What were the motives in writing the Constitution?

In writing the constitution, why did the founding fathers substitute the pursuit of happiness in place of Locke's right to property?

The Charters of Freedom Constitution of the United States

Writing the Constitution

Print this crossword puzzle and complete the crisscross blanks.

Across

3. The number of votes allowed per state

4. House where the Constitutional Convention took place

6. Washington commanded the army in this war

Down

1. How different laws are settled

2. The meetings were held in _____.

5. The month the Constitutional Convention began.

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Did you know the Constitution was written in the same Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army?

Projects You Can Do

Write a short set of rules on how your classroom should be run, including how to form a group that makes rules, how to form a group to enforce the rules, and how to choose a leader (and what the leader's powers will be). Also include how to ratify your constitution (how to get it accepted).

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