Our State Constitution
The written plan that sets out the rules for our state government. Students explore what a constitution does and how it protects the rights of citizens.
Key Questions
- 1What is a state constitution and why does our state need one?
- 2What rights does our state constitution protect?
- 3How can a state constitution be changed if people want to update it?
Common Core State Standards
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