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Here are the teacher pack items for U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights: A Close Reading:
Overview In this Celebrate Freedom experience, students brainstorm who is referred to by the phrase “we the people” in 1787 and today. Then they examine the structure of the U.S. Constitution. Next they analyze the principles on which the Constitution is based. Then they explain each amendment in the Bill of Rights. Finally they analyze freedom of speech and what it does and does not cover. There is no quiz at the end of the experience. Objective
“We the people…” These three words begin the Constitution of the United States. This document provides the foundation for the nation’s government and defines the rights of American citizens. But what does the Constitution say? You will take a close look at the content of the Constitution in this experience.
Objective
The U.S. Constitution
Consider the first three words of the Preamble, “We the People.” This phrase is important because it emphasizes that the government is granted power by the people of the United States. This idea is the foundation of a democratic government. Consider how the meaning of “We the people” may have changed in the history of the United States. (Here’s a hint: Think about how people influence their government.)
To whom did the framers of the Constitution refer when they wrote “We the People” in 1787? Whom does this include today?
“We the people” refers to Americans who have the power to influence government—in other words, citizens with the right to vote. In 1787, this included only white men. Today, citizens of any race or gender can vote.
