A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
The Constitution for Kids, Grades 4-7 – Gives the basics of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, with links to many other pages with information on the framers, important amendments, and how a bill becomes a law.
View the current version of the California Constitution on the California Legislative Information website.
The Constitution unites the American people and the 50 states. It describes the rights of citizens and establishes a federal government with three branches. As colonies we fought a war for Independence and then worked hard to write our Constitution.
California high school students are required to pass one semester of American government to graduate. The content standards for the grade twelve Government course include the Constitution.
Fourth-grade students performing at the NAEP Advanced level should understand and be able to explain some purposes of government.
Our Constitution: The Bill of Rights (Grades 4–6) | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
California high school students are required to pass one semester of American government to graduate. The content standards for the grade twelve Government course include the Constitution.