Term Paper – Principles of American Democracy

Term Paper – Principles of American Democracy

Create a Power Point presentation on the United States Constitution.  Include information on the following:  

• History and purpose of the creation of the Constitution; year of ratification
• State the Preamble of the Constitution and describe its importance
• Summarize the Seven Articles of the Constitution (one slide for each article)
• Summarize the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10)
• Choose three other Amendments that you find important.  Summarize each and state why you find it important.
• Checks and Balances:  What does this mean and why is it important?
• Separation of Powers:  What are the three branches of government and what is the responsibility of each branch?