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This page provides links // (click on pictures or underlined text) // to some informational and interactive web sites on the formation of the U.S. Constitution. Some of these links provide the same information. You may find one site explains what you are looking for better than others, so have fun exploring! You are also free to search independently.



There are many web sites that allow you to read the actual Constitution. It is a difficult document to read with its formal verbage. Mr Nussbaum provides an easy to understand translation for each section of the Constitution. The opening paragraph of the Constitution is known as the Preamble. The Preamble states the meaning and goals of the Founding Fathers in writing this great document. Specific clauses/sections of the Constitution are now identified under given popular names. EnchantedLearning.com provides a nice timeline showing the growth of the Constitution.

Congress For Kids offers an easy to read web site with several pages full of handy information on the United States Constitution.



Imagine a class project where everyone has to work together to compose a class constitution. Do  you think everyone would agree on all of the rules or even the goal for the constitution? Would you break down the workload by assigning committees to do specific tasks? The delegates at the Constitutional Convention had to face these challenges on a large scale. Delegates from different states often had opposing viewpoints. Success was achieved through the use of committees and some very major compromises, resulting in our country's organizational structure and balance of powers. TeachingAmericanHistory.org lists the major issues debated by the delegates. The PowerPoint file,, is a document from iCivics.org that provides a clear explanation of the strengths/weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as well as a comparison to the final Constitution.



The founding fathers showed wisdom in creating a flexible Consititution. They realized from their experience with the Articles of Confederation that it would be necessary for changes to be made over time. The first ten amendments made to the Constitution played a key role in the ratification process. They are known as the Bill Of Rights. There are currently 27 Amendments to the Constitution. After you have gained confidence in your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, you can take an online quiz to determine your Constitution IQ.

Now you are READY for some real FUN !

You will need to use an email address to register/login, but you will find the games provided by iCivics.org/games to be very exciting and engaging!