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

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

2 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: http://www.constitutionday.com/http://www.constitutionday.com/

3 What makes the U.S. Constitution so Great?

4 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.)

5 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?


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