The Constitution and You

In this exercise, you have learned some of the major portions of the Constitution of the United States of America. You gained factual knowledge of different parts of this important document, as well as an understanding of how this document affects you.

Think about the six basic principles of the Constitution. Which one do you think is the most important? Why is that principle important to you?

The Constitution, even though it is over 200 years, still plays a huge role in how you live your life day-to-day. Reflect on what you've learned and your answer to task 6. How would your life be different if you did not have the First Amendment?

If you wish to perform further study on the topics covered in this exercise, please refer to the following websites:

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/government/amendments.htm

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/branches.html

http://www.house.gov/house/Amendnotrat.shtml

http://clerkkids.house.gov/congress/index.html

http://www.senate.gov/

http://www.house.gov/

http://www.freedomforum.org/