Constitution

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Constitution
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United Streaming

• 1. The U.S Constitution has lasted over 200
  years.
• 2. 55 men attended the Constitutional Convention
  in Philadelphia 1787.
• Our Constitution was designed with three equal
  branches Judicial, Legislative, and Executive.
• The branches act like an umpire to each other.
  The branches help keep a balance of power.
• Additions and changes can be made to the
  Constitution because the founding fathers knew it
  was not a perfect document.

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Fact Monster

• The Constitution still remains after 200 years.
• The first 10 amendments, which constitute the
  Bill of Rights, were added within two years of
  the signing of the federal Constitution in order
  to make sure enough guarantees of individual
  liberties.
• 3. There are seven articles and a preamble 27
  amendments have been adopted.

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Fast Facts

• The U. S Constitution was written in the same
  Pennsylvania State House called Independence
  Hall. The statement of Independence was signed
  in the same building.
• 2. The Constitution was signed on September 17th,
  1787. It wasn't until 1788 that it was passed by
  the necessary nine states.
• 3. George Washington made November 26, 1789, the
  first national "Thanksgiving Day" as a way of
  "giving thanks" for the Constitution.
• 4.Americas Constitution is the oldest and
  shortest of any nations Constitution.

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Timeline

• February 21, 1787 Congress endorses (supports)
  call for Philadelphia Convention.
• 2. February 7, 1795 States ratify (pass) 11th
  Amendment limiting power of Federal Courts.
• 3. September 14, 1814 Francis Scott Key
  completes composition of the Star Spangled Banner.