The United States Constitution Constitution Day September 17 th, 2012.

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The United States Constitution Constitution Day September 17 th, 2012

Constitution Day Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. retrieved from:

What makes the U.S. Constitution so Great?

Answer: IT CAN BE CHANGED! Our founding fathers knew that for our government to last it would have to change over time. These changes are called AMENDMENTS. Constitution Facts: The first ten amendments are called the BILL OF RIGHTS The first amendment establishes our freedoms (religion, speech, assembly, press, etc.)

The second amendment guarantees the right to bear arms. Can you tell what freedom 3-10 guarantee? There are 27 total amendments 1.What three freedoms/rights are most important to you? 2. What two would like to amend to the constitution?