1. Why do laws continue to Evolve Short Read 1
The U.S. Constitution
Why do laws continue to Evolve
Short Read 1

2. Evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Ideas can evolve over time.
One idea can lead to many great ideas.
Synonym: develop, progress, advance
Verb

3. Constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
The founding fathers wrote America’s constitution.
Synonym: law,rule,charter
Noun

4. Revolutionary engaged in or promoting political revolution.
America fought the British in the revolutionary war.
Synonym: rebellious, Renegade
Adjective

5. Delegates a person sent or authorized to represent others
Delegates from each state were sent to the continental congress.
Synonym: representative
Noun

6. James MAdison
 a member of the Continental Congress. A leader in the drafting of the Constitution, he worked tirelessly for its adoption by the states, contributing several essays to The Federalist Papers. He served as president from 1809 to 1817, after Thomas Jefferson.
James Madison is called the “father of the constitution”.

7. Debate
a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
The student’s debated the ball wall rules every recess.
Synonym: discuss, argue, dispute
Can be a noun or a verb

8. Compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
The student’s found a compromise for the ball wall rules.
Synonym: agreement, understanding
Noun or a verb

9. Federalist
 A system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and various regional governments.
James Madison believed in a federalist approach to government.

10. Persuade
cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
Mrs. hammer persuaded her students that homework was awesome.
Synonym: influence, convince
verb

11. Bill of Rights
the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
The constitution contains the bill of rights.
Noun

12. Amendments a minor change in a document.
The constitution contains 33 amendments.
noun

13. Essential question
Please answer in a tes paragragh why you think laws continue to evolve.
Topic sentence: I think laws continue to evolve because_________________________.
Explain/Example: For example,______________________________________________.
Sum it up: In conclusion,__________________________________________________.