2.+The+Constitution+and+the+Bill+of+Rights


 * Directions**: On this page there are three tasks you must complete and submit all three tasks. You may either email or hand write your work.


 * Task 1:** Use the information in the brief introduction and the chart titled "The Constitution: Three important ideas" to write a paragraph in which you describe the purpose of the Constitution. Your paragraph must have a topic sentence, evidence, analysis and a conclusion.


 * Brief Introdution:** Once the colonists defeated the British they created a new nation. In order to make the new American nation successful it was essential that an organized government was created. It was important that the new government address the issues that the caused the American Revolution.
 * ** The Constitution: Three important ideas ** ||

Limited Government || **Important idea#2** 3 Branches of Government || **Important idea#3** Bill of Rights || Founders of this country wanted to make sure that government was not like the monarchy (king) they just rebelled against, so they wrote limitations into the Constitution to precisely outline what the government could and could not do. || **DETAILS: This prevents the any one part of the government from becoming to strong**
 * **Important idea#1**
 * **DETAILS:**

Executive – President

Judicial – Supreme Court

Legislative – Congress (Senate/House of Representatives) - || **DETAILS:** First 10 amendments added to the Constitution to protect the rights of the people. Includes free speech, freedom of religion, free press, right to assemble, right to fair trials, and protection against illegal search and seizures. ||


 * Task 2:** Open the document file and use the reading to create the graphic organizer. This can be email or printed and hand written.