Curated OER
U. S. Constitution - Elections and Terms in Office
Learners explore American elections and terms in office. In this U.S. government lesson, students respond to questions about voting rights. Learners then write position papers on the existence of the Electoral College.
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Bill of Rights: Rights and Responsibilities
Students explore the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students consider the individual liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation?
Students take a close look at the foundations of American government. In this U.S. Constitution activity, students analyze the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Students participate in...
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Debate on Ratification: Should We Ratify the New Constitution?
Students determine whether the Constitution should be ratified. In this U.S. Constitution instructional activity, students research the roles of famous Federalists and Antifederalists in order to prepare them to participate in a...
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Checks on Presidential Power
Students examine presidential powers. In this checks and balances instructional activity, students identify the constitutional and informal restraints of the president and consider the reasons for the limitations.
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The U. S. Constitution (3)
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the early U. S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The U. S. Constitution (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the U. S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Annotation 6: Fourth Amendment: The Exclusionary Rule
This resource offers a discussion of the Fourth Amendment, and what has become known as the Exclusionary Rule. Provided on the bottom of the page are footnotes which can be reached by clicking on the links throughout the body of the text.
Library of Congress
Loc: New Nation: The Constitution [Pdf]
This teacher's guide provides a list of resources for information about the Constitution and its signers.
Digital History
Digital History: The Bill of Rights
Find a list of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and see why these additions were made to the ruling document.