During this unit, we'll take a look at the early formation of our nation's government. Items will include:

• Article of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments

As a part of this unit, you'll be working on a United States Constitution Packet. To help with this packet, as well as for general reference, you may view the Constitution at the following pages:

The National Archives (to view the actual Constitution)

U.S. Constitution.net (to view the text of the Constitution)

Take the Student Objectives Survey

UNIT EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

Certainly our country isn't perfect in your eyes. Your assignment will be to propose a Constitutional amendment (that isn't unconstitutional) to me. Your proposal must include the following:

• What your proposal is and why it's important (minimum of 3 sentences)
• If it would be proposed to the state or national government and why (minimum of 2 sentences)
• Obtain five signatures of people who agree with your proposed amendment (have them print AND sign their names)

This proposal must be typed with the five names and signatures at the bottom of the proposal.

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