Why should every citizen of the United States know the US Constitution?

As a citizen, you must know your constitutional rights in order to assert them. Our Constitution established the United States government and determined its relationship with the people and the individual states.

Are schools required to teach about the Constitution?

Federal Law Requires Schools and Government Agencies to Teach US Constitution. (2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year.

Why is the Constitution important for kids to understand?

The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.

Is the Constitution the most important document?

It has been said that America’s most important export is the U.S. Constitution. This is because the principles laid out in the text have been replicated by every major (and many minor) democratic countries. Prior to the Constitution, the rights of a minority were at the whim of despots.

Why is it important to understand the Constitution?

A constitution is important because it ensures that those who make decisions on behalf of the public fairly represent public opinion. It also sets out the ways in which those who exercise power may be held accountable to the people they serve.

Do I have to teach Constitution Day?

This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students.

How does the American Constitution work?

First it creates a national government consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with a system of checks and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal government and the states. And third, it protects various individual liberties of American citizens.

Should the US Constitution be taught in schools?

By teaching about the US Constitution in schools, we will help protect and uphold our values, rights and freedoms. Teaching the Constitution in schools is the Law. In 2004, a bill was signed that made it law to teach the US Constitution in federally funded schools.

What grade do you have to take the Constitution Test?

In many states students are required to pass a constitution test before graduating. All students must pass a class that contains the constitution unit before graduating. Often times it takes place twice 8th grade and 12th grade.

Do you have to take a citizenship test to graduate high school?

In many states students are required to pass a constitution test before graduating. All students must pass a class that contains the constitution unit before graduating. Often times it takes place twice 8th grade and 12th grade. Recently in my district students must now pass the INS citizenship test to graduate.

Do you have to take the Constitution Test in Chicago?

It is still a requirement in Chicago, at least, for students graduating 8th grade and 12th grade to pass a mandatory test on material from the Constitution, and pass it by giving accurate answers to most/all of the questions.

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