Definition of constitution, as referenced by Merriam-Webster:
"1a: the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
b: a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization
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3: the mode in which a state or society is organized"
Search, read and compare the world's constitutions.
United States Congress Constitution Annotated, full and searchable text.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - the nation's record keeper.
The White House - The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, respectively.
House of Representatives - As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government's legislative branch.
Senate - The framers of the Constitution created the United States Senate to protect the rights of individual states and safeguard minority opinion in a system of government designed to give greater power to the national government.
National Constitution Center - private non-profit nonpartisan.
Research challenge and add a comment below:
*Look through a constitution from another country and quote one thing that stood out to you.
*Choose the U.S. amendment you think is the most important and explain in 2-3 sentences why.
*Review the National Archives information and provide a recommendation.
*Watch a committee hearing and share the link below.
