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The Sept/Oct issue of Let’s Talk Trash news, always presents the full U.S. CONSTITUTION. Find out about our Constitution Framers...
The Constitution was written in 1787, over 200 years ago. From May to September 1787 a group of men known as the Framers met and talked about what should be in the Constitution. The United States was a brand new country with a government that did not work very well, so, The Framers met to find a new way of running the country. Some of the Framers are famous to us today: James Madison, Ben Franklin, and George Washington. At that time there were only 13 states. The men came from all the states except Rhode Island with ideas for the new government. The Framers had many debates and compromises and ultimately came up with a plan that everyone could agree with. Only by agreeing could all the arguments be worked out. Ben Franklin said the he was not sure if the plan was perfect. He said that it was probably as perfect as it could be.
WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF THE CONSTITUTION? Our United States Constitution is based on certain basic concepts that include three primary principles: inherent rights, government by the people, and separation of powers. The constitution is an instrument of control, as it helps a government to control the governed and assists the government to control itself. It helps in setting boundaries for the judiciary, legislature and the executive by separating powers of the three arms of government. HOW DOES THE CONSTITUTION AFFECT US TODAY? CAN THE CONSTITUTION BE CHANGED? Yes, but it is a difficult process. The Fifth Amendment provides two ways the Constitution can be changed. ... There, one or more amendments to the Constitution can be proposed. Those amendments are then sent to the states, and three-fourths must approve before the change is made.
WHAT ARE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AS A CITIZEN? Right to vote in elections for public officials. Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship. Right to run for elected office. Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” WHAT IS A REQUIREMENT OF ALL CITIZENS IN THE UNITED STATES? Everyone must register with the Selective Service System. Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons. Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION? A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute , what the entity is. WHY STUDY THE CONSTITUTION? Along with the Bill of Rights, the Constitution dictates the laws of our land and the rights of its residents. Thus, in order to help our country progress properly in the ever-shifting present, we must study the Constitution to familiarize ourselves with this country’s roots, the source from which change can emerge The Constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. ... Under America’s first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries. WHY IS IT AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT?
See the 4 page pull out of the complete United States Constitution, pages 7-10
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