What
Is Constitution Day?
Most
Americans know that July 4th is our nation's birthday.
Far fewer Americans know that September 17th is the birthday
of our government, the date in 1787 on which delegates
to the Philadelphia Convention completed and signed the
U.S. Constitution .
The
ideas on which America was founded--commitments to the
rule of law, limited government and the ideals of liberty,
equality and justice--are embodied in the Constitution,
the oldest written constitution of any nation on Earth.
Constitution Day is intended to celebrate not only the
birthday of our government, but the ideas that make us
Americans.
Senator
Robert Byrd of West Virginia accomplished a long-standing
goal, passing a law designating September 17th as Constitution
Day . Schools and federal agencies are required to hold
educational programs on the Constitution on Constitution
Day.
We
hope that students and teachers will find the resources
here useful in helping students honor this special day
and those special documents that have help guide and strengthen
our country. |
9/11
Monday |
Provide
the location and date for when the U.S. Constitution
was ratified? |
9/12
Tuesday |
What
are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
called? |
9/13
Wednesday |
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
|
9/14
Thursday |
When
did the phrase, "The United States of America," originate?
|
9/15
Friday |
Provide
the names of 3 people who signed the original U.S.
Constitution. |
9/18
Monday |
What
are the three branches of the Federal government established
by the Constitution? |
9/19
Tuesday |
Who's
signature on the Constitution is considered the most
unique and why? |
9/20
Wednesday |
Describe
the one of the Amendments to the original Constitution. |
9/21
Thursday |
Explain
the key powers and responsibilities of the three branches
of the Federal Government. |
9/22
Friday |
Who
is considered the "Father of the Constitution" and
why? |
|
