Constitution
"The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world."
~ James Madison
The Branches Of Government
During our Government Unit, we will learn about our Three Branches of government and the jobs of each branch. We will look at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and explain what Democracy means to each of us.
Ben Franklin's Guide to Government
Historians will understand that the purpose of a government is to regulate the balance between individual rights and the needs of society. In order to have a government, societies need a Constitution which define the structure and function of a government.
The Constitution
Fun Sites
The Declaration of Independence