This activity is part of Module 1: Constitutional Conversations and Civil Dialogue
from the Constitution 101 Curriculum
In this activity, you will learn that the Constitution establishes the national government of the United States, defines its powers, and sets its limits. You will also review the Constitution and its seven articles.
Watch the Walkthrough of the Constitution video.
Complete the questions for each part of the Constitution to summarize video concepts.
Preamble
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article I
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article II
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article III
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article IV
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article V
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article VI
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
Article VII
- Write down at least five words to describe this article.
- What words did you hear that you have questions about?
- What questions do you have about this article and the way it grants/limits power?
In a small group, discuss what you wrote down in the chart. What words did you and your classmates identify? What words or ideas did you have questions about? What questions did you have about the way(s) this article grants/limits power?
