Constitution of the United States

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Is it possible for a serious third party to emerge in the United States, positioned ideologically between the Democrats on the left and the Republicans on the right? Why or why not?

What are the main points of the US Constitution?

What role does the Constitution play in our society today?

Why Is The First Amendment Important

Which of the six basic principles of the Constitution is the most important? 

What are some examples of powers delegated to the federal government?

Compare Article I with Article II of The Constitution. Which article is longer and more detailed? What does this indicate our framers intended?

How did the Constitution strengthen the national government?

How does the Constitution balance the conflict between liberty and order?

What is the difference between the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?

How did the Constitution succeed where the Articles of Confederation failed?

Why did the Founding Fathers believe it was necessary to have a constitution?

The Framers of the Constitution understood “democracy” and “republic” to mean different things. Explain this difference and identify which concept the Framers favored.

How Does The Constitution Reflect The Times In Which It Was Written

In what ways did the Constitution's Founding Fathers limit democracy?

Why did the Antifederalists dislike the new Constitution?

Identify two significant powers that are denied to Congress in the Constitution.

What are some things that states cannot do under the Constitution?

Why Is The 7th Amendment Important

What did the framers of the Constitution intend to achieve through the creation of federalism?  

What are 3 similarities and 3 differences between the Constitution of the United States and the Confederate States of America?

Article I, Section 9 includes some of the basic civil liberty protections in the Constitution. What are they?

Which freedoms are protected by the Bill of Rights? Which ones do you use regularly or rarely?

What powers does the Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) give to Congress?

In what ways is the Massachusetts Constitution similar to the United States Constitution? 

Why did the Framers include the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?

Which system of government did the Constitution create in the United States?

From Articles I thru VII of the US Constitution, what are 5 examples of violations of popular sovereignty, political equality, political liberty, justice and/or democracy?

Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3 of the constitution says: to regulate commerce with foreign nations, states and the Indian Tribes. What does this mean? k I just need someone to explain to me what this section and clause is really all about.  The part "and among the several states", is in reference to which several states?  Also why are the 'foreign nations' and 'indian tribes' a part of the same sentence?  Why is it important to regulate commerce with the Indian Tribes to begin with? Thank you, k

What does the Bill of Rights consist of?    

What was the Great Compromise?

What is required to convict a person of treason under the Constitution of the United States?

What is the importance and significance of the Fifth Amendment?

Compare or contrast the U.S. Constitution with the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace (the Iroquois Constitution).

What are some examples of concurrent power between state and national governments?

Why did the Constitution not include qualifications for members of Congress other than the ones stated below? Qualifications:  The legal qualifications for our congressional representatives are spelled out in the Constitution. To run for senator, you must be at least 30 years old, live in the state you plan to represent, and have been a U.S. citizen for at least nine years before being elected. Members of the House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old, live in the state they represent, and have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years before being elected.

How is the Constitution still relevant today?

What are the constitutional duties of the Vice President?  

How would the Second Amendment give checks and balances to the federal government?

What does it mean to be a part of "We the People"? What rights do "We the People" have, and where do those rights come from?

Compare and contrast the Constitution of the United States and that of the Confederate States of America.

Discuss the differences in opinions between James Madison and Patrick Henry regarding liberty.

How does the United States Constitution organize the government?

How Did The Magna Carta Influence The Constitution

How is the Bill of Rights similar to the U.S Constitution?

The Great Compromise was a compromise between which two plans?

Identify some key characteristics of the U.S. Constitution.

In what ways has the vagueness of the Constitution been helpful over time?

What was the goal of the Framers of the Constitution when they created a bicameral congress?  

What was the main issue that led to the Great Compromise?